These resources for the opening movements of a worship service use language from Psalm 85 and develop the themes of that psalm as well.
“Listen to the promises of our Holy God—
God has covenanted with us
that all who are faithful will flourish.
God will not let us remain in our sin,
but, through Christ, all who believe will be saved.
More than that, God remains with us.
God is with us here, now, and forever!”
These resources include a general prayer, a prayer for those dying, a blessing, and a version of Psalm 23 for kids.
We speak Psalm 52 in solidarity with all who are experiencing the treachery of unjust people and systems. We speak it today as a warning to ourselves to choose the way of righteousness because a life of injustice leads to eternal death. We speak it today to remind ourselves that though the unjust may seem to have the upper hand, “The steadfast love of God endures forever."
