Opening Litany based on Psalm 37

Pastor: Don’t be afraid or envious of the bad boys or the evil men for they are like grass, soon covered in snow and withering away

Congregation: Instead, we will trust in the LORD and do good and dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture.

Pastor: Delight in the LORD, commit your life’s path to the Lord and you will receive the desires of your soul.

Congregation: We will trust in the LORD and do good and dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture.

Pastor: The Lord will make your righteousness shine like the dawn, the justice in your cause like the noonday sun.

Congregation: We will trust in the LORD and righteousness shine and we will dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture.

Pastor: Be still and patient before the LORD and don’t fret when the wicked seem to succeed in their ways.  Don’t let anger grab a hold of you lest you become the very thing you despise.

Congregation: We will trust in the LORD and refrain from anger and dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture.

Pastor: For the evil ones will be cut off,

Congregation: But we will hope in the Lord who has promised us the Kingdom.