Psalmist Prayer

Praying with the Psalmist: Write a prayer that utilizes a psalm (either a direct quote of a biblical psalm) and invites congregational participation. This could mean inviting periods of silence, offering prompts for communal prayers, or having the congregation sing a chorus at certain intervals. Please write down on the page the words you would speak to introduce the prayer as well. **Example** My beloved, may we all stand and join together in a prayer of unmixed praise as inspired by David in Psalms 103:1-5, 22. I will read the words of the Leader, and you will read the words of the Congregation. We will conclude by reading together. Let us begin: Leader: Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name, Congregation: Our Lord's name is worthy to be praised! Leader: Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not his benefits, Congregation: Our Lord's grace and mercy sustaineth us daily! Leader: Who forgiveth all our iniquities, who healeth all of our diseases, Congregation: In You, our sins are eternally forgotten, and our hope is continually renewed! Leader: Who redeemeth our lives from destruction, who crowneth us with loving-kindness and tender mercies, Congregation: Continue oh loving God to preserve our bodies, minds, and spirits! Leader: Who satisfieth our mouths with good things, so that our youth is renewed like the eagles, Congregation: Today and forever, we lift our voices in praise, as You lift us above the challenges of this life! Leader: Bless the Lord, all his works in all places of his dominion; bless the Lord, O my soul, Congregation: In all things, in every place, and throughout each day, we will Bless You, Lord! All Together: In Jesus' name we pray unto the glory of our God, hallelujah, Amen.