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A Spring Song of Worship and Praise adapted from Psalm 147, 148, 149 and 150

Jun17

Jehovah-Sabaoth – Lord of Host 

Praise the Lord! Praise God in His holy place! Praise Him in the heavens of His power! Praise Him for His incredible works! Praise Him for all His greatness! Praise Him with dancing and with loud clear sounds.  Let everything that has breath praise the Lord.

It is so good to sing praises to my God.  It is pleasing to Him. My praise is so right. He heals my broken heart and heals my many sorrows. Great is my Lord, and mighty in power. His understanding has no end.  God favors those who fear Him and those who wait for His loving-kindness. His goodness brings a song to my lips. I will sing to my Lord daily with thankfulness and praise. His goodness makes me sing a new song and His wonderful name moves me to dance. The Lord is happy with me. He saved me and has made me beautiful. My pursuit is to be God-like and full of His joy and His honor. I will sing for joy and the high praises of God will be on my mouth. This is an honor for me to give my daily praise to my Lord and Savior.

God sends His Word to the earth. And His Word runs fast. God knows the number of the stars and names them all. He covers the heavens with clouds. He gives rain for the earth. He makes grass grow on the mountains.  He gives food to the animals, and to the young birds that cry. He gives snow like wool. He spreads ice like ashes.  He throws down His ice as hail stones. He sends out His Word and melts the hardened stones. He makes His wind blow and His waters flow. God spoke and His creation came into being. He has made it last forever and ever.

Praise the Lord. Praise the Lord from the heavens! Praise Him on high! Praise Him, all His angels! Praise Him, sun and moon! Praise Him, all you shining stars!  Praise Him, you highest heavens, and you waters above the heavens! Let all creation praise the name of the Lord!

If you have enjoyed the Prayers and Songs inspired by the Psalms, you will be delighted to find them in my New Series: Journaling through the Seasons.  A series of 4 guided devotional journals are available for purchase at http://www.amazon.com.

A Spring Season of life is represented by new beginnings and is themed, “Blooms of Hope”.  Fresh beginnings…gentle rhythms. Spring & Spirit helps readers notice renewal–inside and out. Short scriptures lead into simple, encouraging prompts that nudge reflection and expectancy, with pages for notes and prayers. A natural companion for this beautiful season.

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A Spring Song of Worship and Praise adapted from Psalm 81, 87 & 92

Jun13

It is so good to give thanks and sing praises to God’s holy name, the name above all names. It is so good to tell of His loving kindness each morning, and of His faithfulness each night.

Sing for joy to the God of Jacob, who is my strength! 

Sing a song. Beat the drum. Play the sweet-sounding harps.  Blow the horn.  The praise from each orchestral instrument’s song draws me to Your presence, Oh Lord.

I am so thankful. You have made me happy and have done so much for me; my life is crafted carefully by the works of Your hand. Each day I will be faithful to sing a song of praise.

How great are Your works, O Lord! How deep are Your thoughts.  You rule from Your Heavenly throne forever. You are faithful. My rock.

There is nothing about You, God that is not right and good.

If you have enjoyed the Prayers and Songs inspired by the Psalms, you will be delighted to find them in my New Series: Journaling through the Seasons.  A series of 4 guided devotional journals are available for purchase at http://www.amazon.com.

A Spring Season of life is represented by new beginnings and is themed, “Blooms of Hope”.  Fresh beginnings…gentle rhythms. Spring & Spirit helps readers notice renewal–inside and out. Short scriptures lead into simple, encouraging prompts that nudge reflection and expectancy, with pages for notes and prayers. A natural companion for this beautiful season.

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A Spring Song of Worship and Praise adapted from Psalm 93 & 99

Jun4

Jehovah Hamelech– God Is King.

God, You are my King. You rule with great power and strength. Your heavenly throne is set up from long ago and is eternal. You have always been and forever will be.

Strength is found in You, Lord. All honor and glory are Yours, my Lord and my God. I will worship on my knees.  For You alone are holy!

I have stood at the waters edge and watched the fierce tide rush in. I have heard the thunder of the angry sea and felt the power of its relentless waves. But mightier than the violent raging seas, mightier than the breakers on the shore— You above are mightier than these! You are Lord on high. You are unshakeable. Your Word is very sure. And Your Kingdom is perfect in every way as it lasts forever.

Strength is found in You, Lord. All honor and glory are Yours, my Lord and my God. I will worship on my knees. For You alone are holy!

I fear Your holy name, the One who sits on His throne above the angels. Let the earth shake! Lord, You are great and to be honored above all people. I will praise Your great name.  I will honor you with fear and respect because You alone are holy!

Strength is found in You, Lord. All honor and glory are Yours, my Lord and my God. I will worship on my knees. For You alone are holy!

I will do as the saints of the Old Testament, who called on Your name. They called upon you, Lord, and You answered them. They kept Your Word and the Law that You gave them. You answered them. You were a forgiving God to them. I will be faithful as the saints of old and honor you, the Lord our God. I will worship lifting up Your Name on high from the mountains tops. You are the Lord our God who is holy!

If you have enjoyed the Prayers and Songs inspired by the Psalms, you will be delighted to find them in my New Series: Journaling through the Seasons.  A series of 4 guided devotional journals are available for purchase at http://www.amazon.com.

A Spring Season of life is represented by new beginnings and is themed, “Blooms of Hope”.  Fresh beginnings…gentle rhythms. Spring & Spirit helps readers notice renewal–inside and out. Short scriptures lead into simple, encouraging prompts that nudge reflection and expectancy, with pages for notes and prayers. A natural companion for this beautiful season.

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A Spring Song of Worship and Praise adapted from Psalm 101

May26

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f you have enjoyed the Prayers and Songs inspired by the Psalms, you will be delighted to find them in my New Series: Journaling through the Seasons.  A series of 4 guided devotional journals are available for purchase at http://www.amazon.com.

A Spring Season of life is represented by new beginnings and is themed, “Blooms of Hope”.  Fresh beginnings…gentle rhythms. Spring & Spirit helps readers notice renewal–inside and out. Short scriptures lead into simple, encouraging prompts that nudge reflection and expectancy, with pages for notes and prayers. A natural companion for this beautiful season.

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A Spring Song of Worship and Praise from Psalm 31 & 68

Apr29

May God rise up and live vibrantly in your heart.  Be happy before God. Yes, be full of joy. Sing to God. Sing praises to His name. The Lord is His name. Be full of joy before Him.

“Love the Lord, all you who belong to Him! The Lord keeps the faithful safe. Be strong. Be strong in heart, all you who hope in the Lord.”

 God is the One Who saves me and sets me free. He carries my heavy loads day by day and shows His strength in my life. He is the One who brings me unspeakable joy and unending happiness.

Honor and thanks be to my Lord and Savior.

God has stored His loving-kindness up for me and showers me with His love as I put my trust in Him. When surrounded by those who did not love Him, God has faithfully shown His great loving favor to me.

Honor and thanks be to my Lord and Savior.

Sing to God, O nations of the earth. Sing praises to the Lord. Sing to Him Who sits upon the heavens. Listen, He sends out His voice, His powerful voice. His great power and His strength are found throughout the sky. We honor Him with fear as He comes from His holy place. 

Honor and thanks be to God!

In Him I have found a safe place. Let me never be ashamed. I am set free because He does what is right and good. He turns His ear to me and is quick to save me. He is my rock of strength, a strong place to keep me safe. For the honor of His name, He leads me and shows me the way. He frees me from the net that they have hidden for me. For He is my strength. I give my spirit into His hands. The God of truth has made me free.

Sing for joy in the Lord! It is right for the pure in heart to praise Him. Give thanks to the Lord with harps.  Sing to Him a new song. Play well with great sounds of joy. For the Word of the Lord is right. He is faithful in all He does. Enjoy this earth that is full of the loving kindness of the Lord. The Word of the Lord made the heavens. The breath of His mouth made all the stars. He gathers the waters of the sea together as in a bag. He places the waters in storehouses. For He speaks with strong words, and it is done.  The Lord brings the plans of nations to nothing. He wrecks the plans of the people. The plans of the Lord stand forever. The plans of His heart stand through the future of all people.

Happy are the people He has chosen for His own.

“Love the Lord, all you who belong to Him! The Lord keeps the faithful safe. Be strong. Be strong in heart, all you who hope in the Lord.”

My times are in His hands. He frees me from the hands of those who hate me, and from those who try to hurt me. He makes His face to shine upon me. He saves me in His loving kindness. I trust in the Lord. I will be glad and full of joy in His loving kindness. He has seen my suffering and know the troubles of my soul. He has kept me safe and placed my feet in a large place. As for me, I trust in the Lord. He is my God. 

Honor and thanks be to my Lord and Savior.

If you have enjoyed the Prayers and Songs inspired by the Psalms, you will be delighted to find them in my New Series: Journaling through the Seasons.  A series of 4 guided devotional journals are available for purchase at http://www.amazon.com.

A Spring Season of life is represented by new beginnings and is themed, “Blooms of Hope”.  Fresh beginnings…gentle rhythms. Spring & Spirit helps readers notice renewal–inside and out. Short scriptures lead into simple, encouraging prompts that nudge reflection and expectancy, with pages for notes and prayers. A natural companion for this beautiful season.

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A Spring Song of Worship and Praise adapted from Psalm 112,113, 117 &118

Apr16

Jehovah-Tsidkenu –  My Righteousness

But of Him you are in Christ Jesus, who became for us wisdom from God—and righteousness and sanctification and redemption—I Corinthians 1:30

For this is the day the Lord has made; I will rejoice and be glad in it. Praise God, everybody!  Applaud God!  His love has taken over our lives; God’s faithful ways are eternal. He is my God, and I will praise Him; He is my God, and I will exalt Him. I give thanks to the Lord for He is good and His mercy endures forever. Hallelujah!

It is better to trust the Lord than to put our confidence in anything or anyone in this world.  The Lord is our strength and song, He has become our salvation. Truly the voice of rejoicing and salvation is in the tents of the righteous. May the Lord open the gates of righteousness so we can go through them and praise Him.

For this is the day the Lord has made; I will rejoice and be glad in it. Blessed be His name from this time forth and forevermore! From the rising of the sun to its going down, His name is to be praised. He is my God and I will praise Him; He is my God and I will exalt Him. Thanks be to the Lord for He is good and His mercy endures forever.

Blessed is the one who fears the Lord, who finds great delight in His commands. Our children will be mighty in the land; the generation of the upright will be blessed. Wealth and riches are in His house, and His righteousness endures forever. Even in darkness light dawns for the upright, gracious, compassionate righteous one. Good will come to those who are generous, lend freely and conduct their affairs with justice. Surely they will never be shaken; they will be remembered forever. The faithful will have no fear of bad news for their heart is secure. They will have no fear and, in the end, they will win.

For this is the day the Lord has made; I will rejoice and be glad in it. He is my God and I will praise Him; He is my God and I will exalt Him. Thanks be to the Lord for He is good and His mercy endures forever.

 

If you have enjoyed the Prayers and Songs inspired by the Psalms, you will be delighted to find them in my New Series: Journaling through the Seasons.  A series of 4 guided devotional journals are available for purchase at http://www.amazon.com.

A Spring Season of life is represented by new beginnings and is themed, “Blooms of Hope”.  Fresh beginnings…gentle rhythms. Spring & Spirit helps readers notice renewal–inside and out. Short scriptures lead into simple, encouraging prompts that nudge reflection and expectancy, with pages for notes and prayers. A natural companion for this beautiful season.

https://a.co/d/05i0E1vX

 

A Spring Song of Worship and Praise adapted from Psalm 97 & 98

Apr7

Jehovah-Adon Kal Ha’arets  “The Lord of all the Earth” 

The Lord rules.

Jehovah, You are King! Let the earth be full of joy with me. Let the many islands be glad. It is amazing to me that even the clouds and darkness surround You. My strength comes from the foundation of Your throne that is built upon what is right and fair.

Sing a brand new song to the Lord.

 I will sing from my heart as I know that You have done great things in my life. I have experienced Your saving power.  You are all that is good and right. Your loving kindness is beautiful to me.

All the earth calls out for joy to the Lord. Join me in song. Sing songs of great joy and praise. Sing praises to the Lord with all that you possess and with your voice.

Fire blazes out before You. Even Your lightning lights up the world. The earth sees and shakes. The mountains melt like a candle before You, the Lord of the whole earth. The heavens tell about how right and good You are. And everyone will see Your shining greatness.

 I will worship the one true God.

 I am full of joy. For You are the Lord Most High over all the earth. You are to be honored above all. I love you, Lord. This love for Your righteousness causes me to hate what is bad. For You keep safe the souls of Your faithful ones. Light is spread like seed for those who are right and good. I will be glad in You, Who is right and good. I will give thanks to Your Holy name today and every day of my life.

Sing a brand new song to the Lord.

 I will sing from my heart as I know that You have done great things in my life. I have experienced Your saving power. You are all that is good and right. Your loving kindness is beautiful to me.

All the earth, call out for joy to the Lord. Join me in song. Sing songs of great joy and praise. Sing praises to the Lord with all that you possess and with your voice.

You are my King and I will continue to sing of your greatness. The world joins with me in praise to You, mighty God. The seas’ waves make a loud noise, the rivers rushing waters clap and the mountains rise to praise You. You will return to put the world, and everyone in it, right.

Shout praises to the Lord.

If you have enjoyed the Prayers and Songs inspired by the Psalms, you will be delighted to find them in my New Series: Journaling through the Seasons.  A series of 4 guided devotional journals are available for purchase at http://www.amazon.com. https://a.co/d/05i0E1vX

A Spring Season of life is represented by new beginnings and is themed, “Blooms of Hope”.  Fresh beginnings…gentle rhythms. Spring & Spirit helps readers notice renewal–inside and out. Short scriptures lead into simple, encouraging prompts that nudge reflection and expectancy, with pages for notes and prayers. A natural companion for this beautiful season.

 

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A Winter Song of Worship and Praise

Mar19

MARY’S SONG OF THANKS

LUKE 1: 38, 46-55

I am the Lord’s servant, and I am willing to do whatever He wants. May everything you said come true according to your word.

My heart sings with thanks for my Lord. And my spirit is happy in God, my Savior. 

The Lord has looked on me, His servant-girl and one who is not important. But from now on all generations will call me blessed. He Who is powerful has done great things for me. His name is holy. 

The mercy and loving-kindness of the Lord are given to the people of all times who honor Him.  

He has done powerful work with His arm. He has divided from each other those who have pride in their hearts. 

 He has taken rulers down from their thrones. He has put those who are in a place that is not important to a place that is important.  

He has filled those who are hungry with good things. He has sent the rich people away with nothing. 

He has helped Israel His servant. This was done to remember His mercy and loving-kindness. 

He promised He would do this to our early fathers and to Abraham and to his family forever.

If you have enjoyed the Prayers and Songs inspired by the Psalms, you will be delighted to find them in my New Series: Journaling through the Seasons.  A series of 4 guided devotional journals are available for purchase at http://www.amazon.com.

When days get quiet and hearts turn reflective, Winter & Word invites readers to slow down and sit with Scripture. Each section opens with these beautiful Songs and Prayers from the Psalms and prompts that lead gently from reading to response–gratitude, confession, hope, and next steps–plus space to pen personal reflection. Winter & Word helps readers anchor their season in God’s voice–and keeps them coming back for the full set. The journal has three sections; Response writing, Reflection writing  and Note writing. I invite you to experience the power of journaling in faith today.

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A Winter Song of Worship and Praise adapted from Psalm 30, 34 & 111

Mar16

Jehovah-Metshodhathi – Lord my Fortress:

                          The Lord Be Praised

O Lord, by Your favor, You have made my mountain strong. Weeping may last through the night, but joy comes with the morning.

Praise You, O Lord! In worship, I will give thanks to You with all my heart.

Your works are great. I find great joy to be in Your house. There, I have witnessed the great and powerful work of Your loving hand.  You have met me there.  I have felt Your presence. You are right and good and forever.  Your great works will never be erased from my memory. I will remember how You show loving favor and compassion. I hold dearly to Your promises. They are forever. I look to You for daily guidance, pouring out my petitions, and You never fail me. You answer me. You take away all my fears and cause my face to shine with joy.You have turned my crying into dancing. You have dressed me with joy so my soul may sing praise to You and not be quiet.

O Lord, my God, I will give thanks to You forever. 

I will honor You at all times. Your praise will always be in my mouth. My soul will be proud to tell about You. I will exalt You for You rescued me.  I cried to You for help, and You restored my health. I will sing to You and praise Your holy name. For Your anger lasts only a moment, but Your favor lasts a lifetime!

Praise You Lord! O taste and see that You are good.

The works of Your hands are faithful and right.  Your Laws and promises are true. They stand strong forever and ever. You have made a way for Your people to be free. Your holy name is to be honored with fear. To fear You is the beginning of wisdom. Happy is the one who trusts in You!  For those who fear You never want for anything and Your eyes are on those who do what is right and good. Your ears are open to their cry.  You hear them and take them from all their troubles. You are near to those who have a broken heart and save those who are broken in spirit. May Your people keep their tongues from sin and their lips from speaking lies. May Your people turn away from what is sinful and do what is good. May they look for peace and follow it. You have turned my crying into dancing. You have dressed me with joy so my soul may sing praise to You and not be quiet.

O Lord my God, I will give thanks to You forever.

I will honor You at all times. Your praise will always be in my mouth.  My soul will be proud to tell about You. I will exalt you, Lord, for You rescued me. I cried to You for help, and You restored my health. I will sing to You and praise Your holy name. For Your anger lasts only a moment, but Your favor lasts a lifetime!

 As for me, I will never be moved.

O Lord, by Your favor, You have made my mountain strong. Weeping may last through the night, but joy comes with the morning

If you have enjoyed the Prayers and Songs inspired by the Psalms, you will be delighted to find them in my New Series: Journaling through the Seasons.  A series of 4 guided devotional journals are available for purchase at http://www.amazon.com.

When days get quiet and hearts turn reflective, Winter & Word invites readers to slow down and sit with Scripture. Each section opens with these beautiful Songs and Prayers from the Psalms and prompts that lead gently from reading to response–gratitude, confession, hope, and next steps–plus space to pen personal reflection. Winter & Word helps readers anchor their season in God’s voice–and keeps them coming back for the full set. The journal has three sections; Response writing, Reflection writing  and Note writing. I invite you to experience the power of journaling in faith today.

     https://a.co/d/040OHoPv.   

 

A Winter Song of Worship and Praise adapted from Psalm 47, 75 & 76

Mar1

Call out to God with the Voice of Joy

Sing praises to God. Sing praises. Sing praises to our King. Sing praises. For God is the King of all the earth. Sing praises with a well-written song. God rules over the nations. God sits on His holy throne. Call out to God with the voice of praise for He is near.

I will always proclaim what God has done; I will sing praises to the God of Jacob. I will tell of His wonderful deeds because He stands up to judge and to rescue the oppressed of the earth. I will make my promises to the Lord my God, and I will keep them. Let everyone bring tribute to the Awesome One. People everywhere tell of His wonderful deeds for He is near.

God is honored. He is more glorious and majestic than the everlasting mountains. No wonder He is greatly feared!  The earth trembles and stands silent before Him. Many leaders will rise and fall but the Lord is forever. Thanks be to Our God for He is near.

Show your happiness, friends! Call out to God with the voice of joy!

For the Lord Most High is to be feared. He is a great King over all the earth. God has gone up with a loud voice and with the sound of a horn. Sing praises to God. Sing praises. Sing praises to our King. Sing praises. For God is the King of all the earth. Sing praises with a well-written song. God rules over the nations. God sits on His holy throne. Call out to God with a voice of praise for He is near.

 How happy is the one whose wrongdoing is forgiven and whose sin is covered! How happy is the one whose sin the Lord does not hold against them, and in whose spirit there is nothing false.

I lift up my hands to His holy place. May honor and thanks be given to the Lord, because He has heard my prayer. The Lord is my strength and my safe cover. My heart trusts in Him, and I am helped. So my heart is full of joy. I will thank Him with my song. The Lord is my strength. He is a safe place, my Shepherd who carries me. He forgave the guilt of my sin. So let all who are God-like pray to Him while He may be found, because in the floods of much water, they will not touch Him. He is my hiding place. He keeps me safe from trouble. All around me are His songs of being made free. His loving kindness surrounds me because I put my trust in the Lord. So be glad in the Lord and be full of joy all you who are right with God! Sing for joy all you who are pure in heart.

If you have enjoyed the Prayers and Songs inspired by the Psalms, you will be delighted to find them in my New Series: Journaling through the Seasons.  A series of 4 guided devotional journals are available for purchase at http://www.amazon.com.

When days get quiet and hearts turn reflective, Winter & Word invites readers to slow down and sit with Scripture. Each section opens with these beautiful Songs and Prayers from the Psalms and prompts that lead gently from reading to response–gratitude, confession, hope, and next steps–plus space to pen personal reflection. Winter & Word helps readers anchor their season in God’s voice–and keeps them coming back for the full set. The journal has three sections; Response writing, Reflection writing  and Note writing. I invite you to experience the power of journaling in faith today.

     https://a.co/d/040OHoPv