The Psalm
Psalm 33:8 (CSB) Let the whole earth fear the LORD; let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of him.
The Prayer
My Fear and my Joy
I sit
and make no excuses
for my sin blinds me
my wickedness keeps me deaf
my trespasses rob my smarts
my treason born death in me.
I could not see your glory
I was blind and cannot see
and not thing in me
could process your beauty.
I had no frame
no knowledge
no heart
no love
no life.
Therefore I did not fear you.
When I did see your glory,
I fell in awe
I lay prostrate in terror
my face down because I fear
I saw my own sin
compare to your holiness
and surely I would perish
because you are too good.
But you reached down
gave me life
strength to my legs
beat to my heart
picked me up like a child
held me close to your heart
and whispered these words,
"I do not condemn you
and I love you.
You never have to sin again
for you are mine
and I am yours forever.'
Praise your sweet name.