Yesterday's thin slice of bread, reminding us of the power of the tongue, brings us to a thicker slice today: using our tongues to praise and thank God. Psalms 145-150 give us the script for these powerful prayers or praise which draw us away from ourselves, our aches, pains, petty complaints and inconveniences, or the more drastic woes springing from self-pity or despair over the evil we see in the world or in our own hearts. These beautiful and energizing psalms lift us up and direct out attention and the power of our tongues to our Almighty and all-loving God, praising and thanking him for his works of creation, his saving intervention, his fidelity, power, compassion and love. Psalm 150 completes the Psalter with music from trumpets. harps, lutes, tambourines and clanging cymbals, which transforms into sound what our words fail to express, and entices us to dance. If you are looking for something to make the sun shine on a cloudy day, pick up the Bible and turn to these inspiring and positive uses of the gift of speech.
Bro. Rene
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