Shan Dai Advocacy

Psalms

March 23, 2007 on 12:58 pm | In His First Bible, Old Testament, PrayerGrams |

Rooted deep in the hearts and souls of Shan Dai people—and evident in their culture—is their love for music, song, and dance. Think about the last time you sensed the presence of God in a time of corporate worship. Maybe He made Himself known in the reading of His word. Maybe you felt His presence as someone recalled His faithfulness in real ways. Maybe it was as your own lips sang wholehearted praise, while music played, and hands clapped in the joy of Jesus’ nearness. When God’s people connect with Him, somehow rejoicing is as natural as breathing. Let’s pray today for the day when the Shan Dai people will have the Bible in their language and can sing praises from the Psalms. “I will exalt you, my God and King, I will praise your name for ever and ever… (deep drums begin to pound). Great is the LORD and most worthy of praise, His greatness no one can fathom… (music comes forth from horns made of bamboo). The LORD is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in love… (Shan Dai woman sing out in rich voices). The LORD upholds all those who fall and lifts up all who are bowed down… (men echo back with meaning, reflecting on their own struggles with humility.) Children join in strongly and the graceful Dai line dance continues as they sing joyfully with celebration to God. My mouth will speak in praise of the LORD. Let every creature praise his holy name forever and ever” (from Psalms 145 NIV).