In Psalm 16, we see that true security, lasting joy, and resurrection hope are found in the risen Christ, who leads us on the path of life and will not abandon us in death.
In Psalm 100, all the peoples of the earth are called to worship the Lord with joy and thanksgiving, for he is our King, our Maker, and our Shepherd.
In Psalm 23, the Lord is our good Shepherd and generous Host who provides, protects, and pours out his overflowing goodness, inviting us to trust him now and forever.
In Psalm 95, we are called to make a joyful noise and bow before the Lord. But it also warns us to not harden our hearts. Worship is not just about what we say or sing; it’s about humbling ourselves before our good Shepherd and King, and obeying his voice.
In Psalm 121, we are assured that the Lord is our Keeper who will guard, guide, and sustain his people on every step of life’s journey - now and forevermore.
In Psalm 32, we see that true happiness doesn't come from hiding our sins but from honestly confessing them to the Lord, receiving his forgiveness, and walking in the joy of his salvation.
In Psalm 51, we learn that because of God’s steadfast love and abundant mercy, even the most heinous sins can be forgiven if we but ask with a contrite heart.
On this Baptism of the Lord Sunday, we are reminded that the voice of the Lord is powerful. But the same powerful voice that makes the earth shake is the same powerful voice that comforts the people of God. As Psalm 95:7-8 implores us, “Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts.”
On Trinity Sunday, we celebrate the mystery of God's Being as three Persons - Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. In Psalm 8, David is encouraging us to praise the Lord for His majesty displayed in the heavens and the earth. Whether we look at the heavens or the earth, we see the glory of the Lord.
On Pentecost Sunday, we celebrate the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. God's Spirit is not only involved in creating us and sustaining us and re-creating us as children of God and citizens of God's eternal kingdom, but God's Spirit is also involved in the restoration of all things that is to come. Therefore, "bless the Lord, O my soul!"