One reason the book of Psalms has been such a source of inspiration and hope for so many people is that the authors seem to speak for us in an unusually vulnerable manner that is sometimes frowned upon. Things like, “God, where are you? Why are you hiding”, “Strike down my enemies…Break their teeth.” The book of Psalms is raw, and thus, very approachable. As we’re reading through the Psalms at various times during 2010, we will encounter a myriad of emotions, multiple insights into the character of God and several thoughts on how to be a better person. Below, is a list of ways the Psalms contribute to our lives. It’s been condensed from a very helpful article that can be found here:
1. The psalms are poetry
2. The psalms are songs
3. The psalms are expressions of worship
4. The psalms are prayers
5. The psalms are instruction
6. The psalms speak for us
taken from Bob Deffinbaugh’s article
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