160 - A Song of Praise

Yesterday, I had the pleasure of speaking to a women’s “Lunch and Learn” group at a local JCC. I had forgotten how delicious it is to be with other women who are interested and interesting. I mostly told stories about how I came to write psalms and the stories behind some of them. The give and take was gratifying.

One Hundred Sixty

A Song of Praise

Hallelujah!
I will praise You with all my soul,
My very being, my inside of me,
The core of all that You make holy.

Hallelujah!
I will sing You the spirit’s song
Poured into me by Your hand,
Tuned by my chances and challenges.

Hallelujah!
I will bless You with common words
Turned to fire by Your listening,
Flames to heaven.

Hallelujah!
I will call You in my longing
For completeness, for shelter
Beneath Your embracing arms.

Hallelujah!
I will turn to You in faithfulness,
Drying my tears
On the surety of Your care.

Hallelujah!
I will praise You with all my soul,
Breath and being, time and future,
Aligned to You in holiness.