We are coming to the end of our series of reflections on the Psalms. Each day we have uploaded a new reflection to the website. We hope and pray that you have found them helpful and that they brought hope during this season. Click on these buttons to read the text of the psalm or listen to a recording of it. You can also listen to the reflection using the audio player below. Previous reflections are available on our website.Read Psalm 149  Listen to Psalm 149

This Sunday we are beginning a new series looking at the practice of Lament, where we consider why it is important to remember what we miss. I am struck that at the beginning of Psalm 149 there is both a call for creativity and togetherness. The invitation to sing to God a new song highlights the way that throughout generations people have worshipped God through all different kinds of music and art.

I love listening to worship music from other cultures and in other styles (screamo punk worship in particular!). It is a good reminder that people have always worshipped God in different ways. God is unchanging and constant but he has made us a creative people and each generation sings a new song to him. If you are struggling with the practice of worship at present perhaps exploring multicultural expressions of worship might offer new freshness?

Lord, help us to sing you a new song with our worship today.