Living Psalm 105:1-6, 37-45 Pentecost 17A

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.

Give thanks to God,
who teaches us what wondrous works truly are –

a day when no one stumbles.
and every one of us remembers to sing,

clouds, even the ones we do not want,
that cover us, shelter us,
and guide us to understand
that life is more than sunlight,

fire in the belly and the heart
that gives light when we wake
troubled from sleep,
and warmth when we travel together.

Give thanks to God,
who gives quails and manna,
every day, every day, every day,
even when we would like
to change the menu …
for then we learn what it is
to travel in a food desert,

and who and breaks open the rock
(and, even though we would prefer
the psalm with the honey)
gives us water, rolling down justice,
and compassion
like an everlasting stream.

Give thanks to God,
who brings us out from the past in joy,
and whose chosen are those who sing.

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Living Psalm for Pentecost 17A – Psalm 105:1-6, 37-45 was written by Maren Christine 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.