Living Psalm 40:5-10 – Annunciation

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 40: 5-10
Psalm for the Festival of the Annunciation, March 25

No worries now,
Only joy and possibility
New today.

My life filled up and overflowing into the world,
Calling out thanks
   For waiting over,
   For future promised,
   For ordinary life blessed with hope.

Your invitation welcome, challenge and delight

No hesitancy now,
Only love recognized:
Ready to sing!

Living Psalm 40: 5-10 : A Song for the Festival of the Annunciation, March 25, 2019 was written by Susan A. Blain, Minister for Worship and Gospel Arts, Faith INFO team, UCC.

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.

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.

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