O give thanks to the LORD;

call upon His name;

make known His deeds

     among the peoples!

Sing to Him,

sing praises to Him;

tell of all His wondrous works!

                   Psalm 105. 1-2

(There is a strength,

a provision,

a protection

when we dwell upon

and make known

how God is working

          in our lives.

Singing praises to God

tangibly changes

not our perspective

          nor feelings

     but our hearts.

Worry blocks out the light.

Praise increases our vision.)

O LORD,

May we sing not just

   the same old words,

but a new song,

new recognition

   of Your hand

and grace

and goodness to us,

even in what we

   cannot yet understand.

Open to us new ways

   of bringing You praise.

May the songs stuck in our heads

         and our hearts

bless and glorify Your holy Name.