From the ends of the earth

we hear songs of praise,

of glory

   to the Righteous One.

              Isaiah 24. 16

(What do I choose today?

The same old dirge

          of complaint

          and grumbling?

Or a different tune

   that brings Him glory?

What I sing

     infiltrates my heart

and impacts

     everyone within earshot.

More than we can know.)

O LORD,

May Your praise

be on repeat in our hearts.

Help us to know You more

   even in this difficult place.

Engrave on continual loop

  Your song of praise

               and strength

               and hope

       that never ends

to bring Your name here.

May we be distinguished

  by songs of praise to You

in word and deed

  and by what we hum.