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Video Post: Psalm for a Day

Steve · March 23, 2019 · 4 Comments

Almost a year ago (March 31, 2018) I posted a reflection about “waiting” during Holy Week, and that post included a new song I composed and performed with my two musical partners, John Caravelli and Phil Cooper. A year later, we now have a video to go with the song, so I thought I would post it here.

Sit with it, pray with it, let it be a reminder that God is present throughout all of our days and nights…

Psalm for a Day

When the morning sun
Defeats the darkest night
I will hope in you, Lord
I will hope in you.
When the sparrow flies
And the flower blooms
I will hope in you, Lord
I will hope in you.

I will accept the peace beyond
All my understanding
And I will find you there
I will trust in you
I will trust in you.

When the evening calms
And the madness fades
I will look to you, Lord
I will look to you.
When the setting sun
Sheds its final light
I will look for you, Lord
I will look for you.

When the darkness falls
And I close my eyes
I will rest in you, Lord
I will rest in you.
I will rest in you, Lord
I will rest in you.

© 2018 Potter’s Mark Music.

Words and music by John Caravelli, Phil Cooper and Steve Givens.

The Players

John Caravelli, acoustic guitar and BGVs
Phil Cooper, piano and BGVs
Steve Givens, lead vocals

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  1. Judy Oberman says

    March 23, 2019 at 9:37 am

    Beautiful, thanks!

  2. Jan says

    March 23, 2019 at 1:21 pm

    Since my daughter’s death nearly two years ago, I made the phrase “Jesus, I trust in You” a mantra. At first it was with sadness but time, mercy and grace has evolved into a phrase of praise. This hymn is that praise. Thank you! God bless you.

  3. admin says

    March 23, 2019 at 2:30 pm

    Thank you, Jan, for writing to say that. To be able to turn grief into praise is a grace indeed.
    Steve

  4. admin says

    March 23, 2019 at 2:30 pm

    Thanks, Judy.

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