Living Psalm 130

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 Psalms 130_Best, Nancy Arthur for June 9, 2024

O Great Spirit hear my voice from where I stand.
Bend yourself to listen to me, give voice to my pleas.

If you called us out in our straying from the good path
we would be unable to stand upright.
Your heart is gentle with our wrongdoings
and we look to you with reverence.
I pause as my Spirit rests for your words
and nudges with hope and expectations.
I wait attentively
closer than those who watch for the dawn,
who watch for the sunrise.

All Nations, teachings come from Creator
with love to the next seven generations,
for guidance onto the greatest path
free from tribulations and straying feet.

We walk hand in hand together along the way.
All my relations, amen.

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Living Psalm for 130 was written by Nancy Arthur.

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.