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But the time is coming—and is here!—when true worshippers will worship in spirit and truth. The Father looks for those who worship him this way. God is spirit, and it is necessary to worship God in spirit and truth.”
So, brothers and sisters, because of God’s mercies, I encourage you to present your bodies as a living sacrifice that is holy and pleasing to God. This is your appropriate priestly service. Don’t be conformed to the patterns of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds so that you can figure out what God’s will is—what is good and pleasing and mature.
Psalm 148 from The Inclusive Bible
Alleluia!
Praise Yahweh from the heavens; praise God in the heights!
Praise God, all you angels; praise God, all you hosts!
Praise God, sun and moon; praise God, all you shining stars!
Praise God, you highest heavens; and you waters above the heavens!
Let them praise the Name of Yahweh, by whose command they were created.
God established them forever and ever and gave a decree which won't pass away.
Praise Yahweh from the earth, you sea creatures and ocean depths,
lightning and hail, snow and mist, and storm winds that fulfill God's word,
mountains and all hills, fruit trees and all cedars,
wild animals and all cattle, small animals and flying birds,
rulers of the earth, leaders of all nations, all the judges in the world,
young men and young women, old people and children—
let them all praise the Name of Yahweh
whose Name alone is exalted,
whose majesty transcends heaven and earth, and who has raised up a Horn for God's people
to the praise of the faithful, the children of Israel, the people dear to God!
Alleluia!