Let Everything That Breathes Praise the Lord!
Reflecting on the Third Sunday of Easter: One Day after Sunday (Year B)
Scripture
Psalter: Psalm 150
Old Testament: Jeremiah 30:1-11a
Epistle: 1 John 3:10-16
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Prayer
Almighty and everlasting God, who in the Paschal mystery established the new covenant of reconciliation: Grant that all who have been reborn into the fellowship of Christ's Body may show forth in their lives what they profess by their faith; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. (Book of Common Prayer)
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Reflection
Praise the Lord!
Praise God in his sanctuary;
praise him in his mighty firmament!
Praise him for his mighty deeds;
praise him according to his surpassing greatness!
Praise him with trumpet sound;
praise him with lute and harp!
Praise him with tambourine and dance;
praise him with strings and pipe!
Praise him with clanging cymbals;
praise him with loud clashing cymbals!
Let everything that breathes praise the Lord!
Praise the Lord! (Psalm 150)
There exists a melody that transcends the mundane, a symphony of the soul that finds its crescendo in the joyful song of worship. Singing joyfully to God is akin to weaving threads of purest light into the tapestry of the universe, creating a harmonious resonance that resonates through the cosmos.
As the notes rise and fall like gentle waves upon a tranquil sea, they carry with them the essence of gratitude and reverence, weaving a sublime connection between the earthly realm and the divine. Each word, each breath, is a sacred offering, a fragrant blossom in the divine garden of devotion.
In the expanse of creation, where galaxies whirl and stars shimmer like celestial jewels, the voice uplifted in joyful song becomes a beacon of hope and solace. It pierces the veil of worldly concerns, drawing the heart closer to the divine source of all love and light.
With each stanza, the spirit soars on wings of faith, transcending the limitations of the physical realm to commune with the ineffable. The music of the soul, sung joyfully to God, becomes a radiant tapestry woven with threads of love, faith, and surrender.
In the silence that follows the final note, there lingers a profound peace, a sense of unity with all that is. For in singing joyfully to God, we not only express our deepest emotions but also become vessels of divine grace, channels through which love flows endlessly, like a river of light through the corridors of eternity.
PRAYER: Mighty God, in whom we know the power of redemption, you stand among us in the shadows of our time. As we move through every sorrow and trial of this life, uphold us with knowledge of the final morning when, in the glorious presence of your risen Son, we will share in his resurrection, redeemed and restored to the fullness of life and forever freed to be your people. Amen. (Revised Common Lectionary)
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