Living Psalm 123

Living Psalms Book

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.

Living Psalm 123 (Benton) July 7, 2024

Upon you we set our gaze,
O you who are embodied in this world!
As we surrender to the liquid longing of a pup,
as we wonder at the tiny perfection of a forget-me-not,
as we brace ourselves amidst the power of thunder and wind,
so we lay ourselves open before the Divine,
who reminds us of the goodness all around.

You remind us, O Divine,
even as contempt seethes,
even as hatred violates,
even as fear controls.
You remind us, when our souls have had their fill,
that there is still more compassion to be shared.

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Living Psalm 123 was written by Sharon Benton.

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.