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Today we will read Psalm 96:1-3 which says, “Sing a new song to the LORD; sing to the LORD, all the earth. Sing to the LORD, praise His name; proclaim His salvation from day to day. Declare His glory among the nations, His wonderful works among all peoples.”

These are not the words of a tired, bored church-goer. This sounds like someone who can’t keep their mouth shut. They’re excited! The songwriter sees God in everything and they want to talk about Him, and sing about Him. Later in the psalm they tell the heavens, the sea, the fields, and even the trees to worship. I love the word in this translation - exult. The psalmist is telling creation to exult, literally to feel and show triumph in God.

He (or she) tells us to sing. Do you sing? Are you a good singer? It doesn’t matter. It’s not the point. You have a voice. Just like you have 2 legs to walk and run on. But do you use them? It’s human to walk just as it is human to sing. And you, like the trees, and the sea, are reflecting the glory of God. It’s just that you are the shining expression of His glory. You are His image. So sing! And don’t just sing - sing something new. Find a new feeling, a new thought to exult in God. Do so when you feel it. Do so when you don’t. God is there and God is worth it either way.

God I exult in You! I sing about You. I want to experience You in a new way. I love You.