A psalm, a song for the Shabbat.
It is good to praise Adonai
and to make music to Your Name, Elyon,
to declare Your love in the morning
and Your faithfulness at night,
with a ten-string harp,
with resounding music on the lyre.
For You made me glad,
Adonai, by Your deeds.
I sing for joy at the works of Your hands.
How great are Your works, Adonai!
How profound are Your thoughts!
- Psalm 92:1-6
There is a good reason this psalm is found in so many songs of worship, it is such a joyful reminder of the greatness of Adonai. Yet here is a profound reminder also for those times when we feel less than joyful. Each morning and night, we have cause to be grateful. When we first awaken and have done nothing yet, Adonai's love is what brought us to the morning. His love for us precedes our actions and endures even the darkest night. In the evening, we have a whole day's evidence of His faithfulness to us and we can sleep in safety. Let us daily find joy in the works of His hands and everyday sing a new song of praise. No matter the time of day or season in our lives, His love preserves us and His faithfulness endures.
