Psalm 97:1 (NRSV) — 1 The Lord is king! Let the earth rejoice; let the many coastlands be glad!

Psalm 5:11 (NRSV) — 11 But let all who take refuge in you rejoice; 

let them ever sing for joy. 

Spread your protection over them, 

so that those who love your name may exult in you.

Psalm 31:7 (NRSV) — 7 I will exult and rejoice in your steadfast love, 

because you have seen my affliction; 

you have taken heed of my adversities,

Psalm 31:7–8 (The Message) — 7 I’m leaping and singing in the circle of your love; 

you saw my pain, you disarmed my tormentors, 

8 You didn’t leave me in their clutches 

but gave me room to breathe.

Psalm 16:8–9 (NRSV) — 8 I keep the Lord always before me; 

because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved. 

9 Therefore my heart is glad, and my soul rejoices; 

my body also rests secure.

Psalm 16:8–9 (The Message) — 8 Day and night I’ll stick with God; 

I’ve got a good thing going and I’m not letting go. 

9 I’m happy from the inside out, 

and from the outside in, I’m firmly formed.

God Who perfectly created the heavens and the earth

is transforming your perfectly into His Image!

Your body can rest secure 

as your glad heart and soul rejoice!

Amen.