Listen

O come, let us sing to the Lord; let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation. Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving; let us make a joyful noise to him with songs of praise! For the Lord is a great God, and a great King above all gods.

In his hand are the depths of the earth; the heights of the mountains are his also. The sea is his, for he made it, and the dry land, which his hands have formed.

O come, let us worship and bow down, let us kneel before the Lord, our Maker! For he is our God, and we are the people of his pasture, and the sheep of his hand.

Psalm 95:1–7a

Think

After a long week, Saturday is the day to clean. The days at school and work have overwhelmed us and it is time to clean out the space inside of us.

Find a moment of quiet. Clear out, name, and put aside the stresses of deadlines, the arrogance over battles won, and the disappointment over battles lost. Now that there is room to breathe, invite gratitude in and let it swell within you.

Tune the harps so that they match the birds of the air. Cue the parades that march in joy. Dance in the light and feel carefree. In celebration of all the gifts of God, sing the song of your life. Hum in harmony with the God who reveals within us abundance, grace, and peace.

Carol Harston

Pray

God of joy, I give thanks for you as I share smiles with friends, hugs with family, and gratitude for creation. May you overpower me with your abundance this day when I find you in the song of my life. Amen.

Go

Go now, willing to be set free
By words that bring new life,
By grace that brings new light.

Prepare yourself for knowledge that brings peace
Which knows no limits.

God is giving you reasons to be hopeful
And a new song to sing.