Psalm 66:1-9

Psalm 66:1-9 (NRSV):

1 Make a joyful noise to God, all the earth;

2 sing the glory of his name;

give to him glorious praise.

3 Say to God, “How awesome are your deeds!

Because of your great power, your enemies cringe before you.

4 All the earth worships you;

they sing praises to you,

sing praises to your name.” Selah

5 Come and see what God has done:

he is awesome in his deeds among mortals.

6 He turned the sea into dry land;

they passed through the river on foot.

There we rejoiced in him,

7 who rules by his might forever,

whose eyes keep watch on the nations—

let the rebellious not exalt themselves. Selah

8 Bless our God, O peoples;

let the sound of his praise be heard,

9 who has kept us among the living

and has not let our feet slip.

Queries:

What joy have you found through affirming yourself, your need, your hopes?

How have those who cherish you supported your liberation and becoming?

What can “Pride” teach us about God’s Love? About ourselves?

Why is the spirit of Pride disruptive? What does it disrupt?

How can joy be an act of resistance?

What can the joyful resistance of the LGBTQIA+ community teach us all?

Pride and Joy