Opening Litany August 29th, Psalm 112

Pastor: Praise the LORD! How joyful it is to live in reverent awe of the LORD and delight in following the ways of the Lord.

Congregation: This is the best gift we can give our children, to be an entire generation of Godly people, blessed, and being a blessing. They will then have all they need and their good deeds will last forever.

Pastor: Light shines in the darkness for those who follow the way of the Lord, their lives are exemplified by generous hearts, compassion and righteousness.

Congregation: The Godly find that good comes to those who help others get a leg up in this world and lend money generously and conduct their business fairly. Such people will not be overcome by evil and will long be remembered graciously.

Pastor: They do not live in fear because they confidently trust the LORD to care for them. They face life with confidence and fearlessness and can face their foes triumphantly.

Congregation: The Godly share freely and give generously to those in need and will long be remembered for their Godliness shining through their good deeds.

Pastor: In this way, through Godly living they will find they have been given influence and honor in this world.

Congregation: The wicked will see this and be infuriated, they will attack and make noise in anger but soon will slink away, their hopes thwarted.