Praise for you fills my being
Until I want to sing of your wonderful love!
You fill my heart with your love,
and my life with songs of praise.
When I have faced overwhelming challenges,
You were there with me.
In my darkest moments,
You sent people to comfort and protect me.
You move in the hearts of all people,
to be open and care for one another,
So that all who struggle will know,
They are not alone.
You are ever present,
and at work in the world.
You offer grace to all,
and help us work towards understanding.
You are a place of comfort for the lost;
Companionship so no one is ever alone.
All we have to do I trust in your presence,
and your Spirit is there to comfort and to guide us.
I know now you hold me in your care,
in times of joy and times of sorrow.
And so, I will sing praises
in gratitude for your loving presence.
When my mind threatens to drag me
Back to that place of darkness,
and I begin to feel lost and alone,
Remind me of your gracious presence,
So that I may continue to recognize
Your presence in my life.
So many people are suffering
in this world of unrealistic expectations;
That encourages competition instead of collaboration;
Independence instead of interdependence.
Help the world to recognize your presence,
and work toward the good of all people,
So that one day everyone can sing
praises to your name together!
For the original Psalm visit https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=psalm+9&version=NRSV