A Psalm of Simple Joy

I sing a hymn of humble joy 

…for love of question-brimming boy

For hug from giggling little girl

For kitchen ballerina’s twirl

For kettles that pour more than tea

For supper-soup with family

I sing a melody of praise

For common, ordinary days

For common chores and mundane dues

For moody March-anointed hues

For prayer that draws us to God’s throne

For earth-havens of home-sweet-home

I sing a song of gratitude

For tide of morn and hope renewed

For happiness not bought but spun

For tasks still waiting to be done

For painted front doors, flower-pots

For violets and forget-me-nots

I sing a tiralee of love

For buds-in-waiting treasure trove

For ink to paint a poem, oh

For orange-pink-purple twilight-show

For almost April afternoon

Oh Lord, I sing to Thee a tune

© Janet Martin

Over and over the Psalms remind us to sing to the Lord! (here a just a few invitations)

 Come, let us sing for joy to the Lord;
    let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation. 

 Let us come before him with thanksgiving
    and extol him with music and song.

Psalm 95:1-2

 Sing to the Lord a new song;
    sing to the Lord, all the earth. 

 Sing to the Lord, praise his name;
    proclaim his salvation day after day.

Declare his glory among the nations,
    his marvelous deeds among all peoples.

Psalm 96:1-3 

 Rejoice in the Lord, you who are righteous,
    and praise his holy name.

Psalm 97:12

 Sing to the Lord a new song,
    for he has done marvelous things;

Psalm 98:1

 Let them praise your great and awesome name—
    he is holy.

Psalm 99:3

 Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth.

    Worship the Lord with gladness;
    come before him with joyful songs.

Psalm 100:1-2