Psalm 13: Are you singing your song?

 Day 13, Psalm 13

There is a psalm for every moment.  Sometimes we feel so incredibly alone.  We may imagine that state of loneliness is immutable.  Yet, in crying out, in searching for connection, we discover that possibilities abound. So in the time when I feel brokenhearted, I will sing to God, who has been good to me.

What song will you sing today?

Psalm 12: Where can we bring compassion?

 Day 12, Psalm 12

Our choices matter.  Our actions matter.  Anyone can say anything they wish, but people of integrity live their words.  The psalmist cries out about deceitfulness.  It was not written in 2026 but millennia ago.  Let us emulate our Creator and ACT justly and with compassion.

What small act of compassion can I do today?

Psalm 11: Build a palace in Time

 

Psalm 10: Every feeling under the sun

 Day 10, Psalm 10

I love the range of emotions in the Psalms.  From joy and triumph, to lament and frustration all human feelings are reflected.  How can God’s Creation be ruled by evil people?  How can the wicked torment the less fortunate?  Their leadership is temporary.  Goodness and Godliness will triumph.

How can we help reveal that goodness?

Psalm 9: Who are the Helpers?

Day 9, Psalm 9

A Godly world is a just world.  Evil is destroyed.  Poverty is eradicated.  Hatred is erased.  Praise and possibility overlap here.  Where do we see goodness, bounty and blessing today?  

Who are the helpers? Are you?

Day 8: Wonder is Power

Wonder is power.
It is truly remarkable that we who live on the surface of the earth for a blink of an eye can transform it so. We can create works of art, care for those around us, build, raise, create, feed the world, or destroy it. Every day is a miracle. Our lives are the greatest gift we could share, and so often we forget!
How glorious is Thy name on all the earth!
What miracle can you discover today?

Psalm 7: Song and Judgement

 More song—leading to big questions.

Do we need speedier judgement in this world? This psalm calls for justice and the end of wickedness. Personal and communal needs for defense are interspersed. Triumph and praise conclude the prayer.

Can we find gratitude and song when we are afraid? We can reassure ourselves that hope and redemption are always possible.

Where do we see the possibilities of change?