A New Song

Psalm 96:1-2 “Oh sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all the earth! Sing to the Lord, bless His name; tell of His salvation from day to day.”

When was the last time you thought of a new song to sing to the Lord? Something about His creation, His salvation, His answer to your prayers, His presence, His love, His forgiveness, and so much more. There are countless things we could burst into song about, but sometimes we just return to the same ones we know. I know this was very true for me as I wasn’t creatively… creating a new song for Him.

Last night I awoke and felt like I needed to pray. I wasn’t sure why or what I needed to say, so I was still and quiet in my prayer. Then, a little song came to me. It could be as simple as that for you too. Go into a quiet place, think on the Lord and His goodness, and let your heart find the words to sing. Here are the words that I wrote last night:

Night Song for the Lord

How holy are the ways of the Lord. How merciful are the deeds of our Lord. Blessed be the name of the Lord. For He alone is worthy to be praised.

How unshakeable are the plans of the Lord. How unknowable is the mind of our Lord. Blessed be the name of the Lord. For He alone is worthy to be praised.

For none can compare to the Lord. For none can measure His greatness. Blessed be the name of the Lord. For He alone is worthy to be praised.

How the Lord casts down the proud. But He raises up the humble who seek His face. Blessed be the name of the Lord. For He alone is worthy to be praised.

How pure are the words of the Lord. How beautiful are the blessings of our Lord. Blessed be the name of the Lord. For He alone is worthy to be praised.

How righteous are the works of the Lord. How powerful is our Lord over all creation. Blessed be the name of the Lord. For He alone is worthy to be praised.

Both now and forever. Bless His holy name.