praise – Curious Christian

Praise for the wonders of God

Psalm 65:8 The whole earth is filled with awe at your wonders; where morning dawns, where evening fades, you call forth songs of joy.

Song: for the beauty of the earth

Song: for the beauty of the earth For the beauty of the earth, For the beauty of the skies, For the love which from our birth Over and around us lies, Lord of all, to thee we raise This our grateful hymn of praise. For the beauty of each hour Of the day and ofContinue reading “Song: for the beauty of the earth”

Praise for the four elements

PRAISE FOR THE FOUR ELEMENTS (light a candle) God, we thank you and give you praise for brother Fire. We walk by Fire’s light. Even through darkened times and places, Fire illuminates each step along the path, Even when the distant view is unclear and in shadow. Fire purifies us, burning away the cluttered underbrushContinue reading “Praise for the four elements”

Praising the God of Winter

God of Winter, Springtime Summer and Autumn, God of Light God of Warmth God of Love God of Potential God of Hope Who in the darkest days Enters our lives As you entered this world Bringing Love Healing and Wholeness All: We praise your glorious name! – Author Unknown

In praise of the Holy Spirit

HOLY SPIRIT, making life alive, moving in all things, root of all created being, cleansing the cosmos of every impurity, effacing guilt, anointing wounds. You are lustrous and praiseworthy life, You waken and re-awaken everything that is. Amen. – Author Unknown

A call to praise

Praise YHWH, all you servants of YHWH who minister by night in the house of YHWH. Lift up your hands in the sanctuary and praise YHWH. May YHWH bless you from Zion, he who is the Maker of heaven and earth. Psalm 134:1-3

I wait for the Lord

I wait for the Lord, my whole being waits, and in his word I put my hope. – Psalm 130:5

Praying through the Winter Solstice

A prayer by Harry Martin, which I offer in celebration of the southern winter solstice, Jesus, Love, we seek your coming. As your servants we join with all creation in proclaiming your glory. The winter barren trees look heavenward, Anticipating the newness of life, coming in the springs of your resurrection. The soaring eagle liftsContinue reading “Praying through the Winter Solstice”

Blessings for the harvest season

God of Seed and Harvest We bless you, God of Seed and Harvest And we bless each other That the beauty of this world And the love that created it Might be expressed through our lives And be a blessing to others Now and always – Author Unknown

Hebrew poetry for non-Hebrews

I find that, if I am going to try and write a psalm of praise and worship, it’s helpful to have a basic understanding of the poetic devices I have at my disposal. Here’s a few tips I’ve picked up from my research and experimentation. Poetic devices not normally present in Hebrew poetry meter rhymeContinue reading “Hebrew poetry for non-Hebrews”