This is a big scene. Big. It's about four times the size of my normal pictures (which are 8x11 usually). I got inspired when my daughter and I visited a fiber arts store in Vermont, and after that I couldn't get the thought out of my mind... Could I do something big? Well... I did. And it's not my favorite. I finished it months ago, but haven't had the inspiration to write about it or post about it yet. I love the tiny animals (owl, fox, deer, and kitten), but, well... overall... it just wasn't what I wanted. But that's okay. Because this isn't about me. I am inspired by the depth and breadth and beauty of the Psalms, and I want to share that love with others. And this Psalm is wide. And deep. And beautiful. A lot of the Psalms have sad and dark moments. But this one is all shimmer. The author wanted to praise God. And he is asking us (all of creation) to join in the song. He calls on the old and the young, the moon, the snow, mountains, hills, trees and cedars, wild animals, small creatures, and flying birds -- and, of course, kings of the earth. The Psalmist names many more things, as well, but these that I named are included in the scene. It's hard to represent all of creation that should be shouting praises to God. But here is my attempt. May you be inspired to fill your day with praises to the creator of all things. Psalm 148 (NIV) Praise the Lord. Praise the Lord from the heavens; praise him in the heights above. Praise him, all his angels; praise him, all his heavenly hosts. Praise him, sun and moon; praise him, all you shining stars. Praise him, you highest heavens and you waters above the skies. Let them praise the name of the Lord, for at his command they were created, and he established them for ever and ever-- he issued a decree that will never pass away. Praise the Lord from the earth, you great sea creatures and all ocean depths, lightning and hail, snow and clouds, stormy winds that do his bidding, you mountains and all hills, fruit trees and all cedars, wild animals and all cattle, small creatures and flying birds, kings of the earth and all nations, you princes and all rulers on earth, young men and women, old men and children. Let them praise the name of the Lord, for his name alone is exalted; his splendor is above the earth and the heavens. And he has raised up for his people a horn, the praise of all his faithful servants, of Israel, the people close to his heart. Praise the Lord.
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 "Light seeds are planted in the souls of God's people."
Psalm 97 (The Message) God rules: there’s something to shout over! On the double, mainlands and islands—celebrate! Bright clouds and storm clouds circle ’round him; Right and justice anchor his rule. Fire blazes out before him; Flaming high up the craggy mountains. His lightnings light up the world; Earth, wide-eyed, trembles in fear. The mountains take one look at God And melt, melt like wax before earth’s Lord. The heavens announce that he’ll set everything right And everyone will see it happen—glorious! All who serve handcrafted gods will be sorry-- And they were so proud of their ragamuffin gods! On your knees, all you gods—worship him! And Zion, you listen and take heart! Daughters of Zion, sing your hearts out: God has done it all, has set everything right. You, God, are High God of the cosmos, Far, far higher than any of the gods. God loves all who hate evil, And those who love him he keeps safe, Snatches them from the grip of the wicked. Light-seeds are planted in the souls of God’s people. Joy-seeds are planted in good heart-soil. So God’s people, shout praise to God! Give thanks to our Holy God! |
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