The Psalm
Psalm 33:2–3 (CSB) Praise the LORD with the lyre; make music to him with a ten-stringed harp. Sing a new song to him; play skillfully on the strings, with a joyful shout.
The Prayer
Only One Worthy of all my praises
Who was the only one
who created the heavens
from a thought
who created the earth
from a whisper?
Who was the only one
from deep love
and passionate affections
for a desire
to create a perfect relationship
with a creation
out of a perfect community?
Who was the only one
who preached his perfect standard
who grieved when we rebelled
who filled with sorrow
when we wage war against you
who cried when we turned away from you?
Who was the only one
who never flinched at our wickedness
who never balked at our sinfulness
who never backed away from our evilness
who ALONE who stared death
through his skull
and with the loudest voice
and the deepest wells of tears
the same tongue who spoke
all creation into existence
cries out
COME TO LIFE!
Who resurrected my dead heart?
Who was like that?
No one.
No one could nor willing nor had the power.
You alone.
You alone are God.
You alone are good forever.
Amen.