A Psalm and A Prayer
Psalm 149

Psalm 149

Leader: Praise the LORD! Sing to the LORD a new song, his praise in the assembly of the faithful.

People: Let Israel be glad in its Maker. Let the children of Zion rejoice in their King. Let them praise his name with dancing, making melody to him with tambourine and lyre.

Leader: For the LORD takes pleasure in his people. He adorns the humble with victory. Let the faithful exult in glory.

People: Let the high praises of God be in their mouths. This is glory for all his faithful ones. Praise the LORD!

Lord God, cleanse our hearts, renew our minds, fill us with Your Holy Spirit as we worship You in spirit and in truth. Reveal unto us the deeper truths in Your word that will transform our lives and enable us to bless others by sharing our knowledge of You. Help us to reason together with You and understand how You demonstrate Your love, justice, mercy, forgiveness, and grace to us and others in Jesus Christ. If we fall into sin or find ourselves in danger of being misled, direct our steps and draw us closer to You that we might live wholly for You. Save us from slavery to sin or bad habits. Teach us to trust more in You and Your promises as we pray in the Name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, who taught us to pray, “Our Father. . .”