Living Psalm 8: Trinity Sunday

Psalms in the form of words and art, reborn in the specific contexts of our world, privileging the voices of historically marginalized communities and those acting in solidarity with them.

YHWH, our Sovereign, how majestic is your Name in all the earth!
Your name is heard in the melodic hum of the songbird; it reverberates in the sweet whispers of a mother “kissing it and making it better.”

You have placed your glory above the heavens! From the lips of infants and children
you bring forth words of power and praise.
The youngest heart sings of your goodness! From the lips of our youth, the truth of your love can be known.

When I behold your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars which you set in place. What is humanity that you should be mindful of us? Who are we that you should care for us?
I am amazed by your love. I am humbled by your care. I am empowered by your purpose.

You have made us barely less than God, and crowned us with glory and honor. You have made us responsible for the works of your hands.
Your plan is for our power, but that power comes with a purpose. There is work for us to do. We are blessed to be a blessing. We are loved that we might share your love with others.

YHWH, our Sovereign, how majestic is your Name in all the earth!
All praise to God, whose grace is immeasurable and whose love is beyond space and time.

Portions of Psalm 8 has been taken from Priests for Equality. The Inclusive Bible. Sheed & Ward. Kindle Edition.

Living Psalm 8 for Trinity Sunday (A) was written Maren C. Tirabassi.

Living Psalms Book is created by UCC Witness & Worship Artists’ Group, a Network of UCC connected artists, activists and ministers bridging the worship and liturgy of the local church with witness and action in the community. Maren Tirabassi, editor

Logo is detail from Living Psalm 80 by Sophia Beardemphl, Redwoods, CA. Recovering from significant bullying, Sophia, age nine, read Psalm 80 and thought of brokenness that needs mending. She drew this broken and mended bowl.

© Copyright Maren C. Tirabassi. Permission granted to reproduce or adapt this material for use in services of worship or church education. All publishing rights reserved.