Opening Song: Psalm 147 by Poor Bishop HooperLyrics:How good it isHow good it isTo sing praiseTo our GodHow good it isHow good it isTo sing praiseTo our GodOh, how good it isHow good it isTo sing praiseTo our GodHow good it isHow good it isTo sing praise to our GodFor the Lord builds up JerusalemBrings all the outcasts home againHe heals the broken heartedHe binds up their woundsEvery single star He's counted thenHow great His power, abundantUnderstanding beyond measurementHe lifts up the humbleCasts the wicked downHow good it isHow good it isTo sing praiseTo our GodHow good it isHow good it isTo sing praiseTo our God, God, God, GodHe gives clouds to the heavensBrings up the grass on the mountainsHe gives food to the animalsWhen they cry He feeds their youngOh, He takes no delight in the horse's strengthTakes no delight in a man's legsHe takes delight in those who fear HimAnd hope in His loveHow good it isHow good it isTo sing praiseTo our GodHow good it isHow good it isTo sing praiseTo our GodHow good it isHow good it isTo sing praiseTo our GodHow good it isHow good it isTo sing praiseTo our GodPassage: 12 Exalt the LORD, Jerusalem; praise your God, Zion!13 For he strengthens the bars of your city gates and blesses your children within you.14 He endows your territory with prosperity; he satisfies you with the finest wheat.15 He sends his command throughout the earth; his word runs swiftly.16 He spreads snow like wool; he scatters frost like ashes;17 he throws his hailstones like crumbs. Who can withstand his cold?18 He sends his word and melts them; he unleashes his winds, and the water flows.19 He declares his word to Jacob, his statutes and judgments to Israel.20 He has not done this for every nation; they do not know his judgments. Hallelujah!(Psalm Musical Reflection: Jesus, Remember Me by Jacques BerthierReflection Notes: “Jesus, Remember Me” is a tune from the French Taizé tradition; these simple songs are meant to be repeated indefinitely with added instrumentation or voice parts. They are meant to be meditative and allow for prayer. Prayer:Lord, ethical behavior without joy-filled worship or exuberant praise without whole-life obedience—both of these are counterfeit Christianities. I have veered in both directions in my life. Keep me on the straight path. I offer you my whole life, mind, will, and emotions. Amen.-Timothy Keller