Learning to pray through the Psalms /
Sire, James W.
Learning to pray through the Psalms / James W. Sire. - Downers Grove, Ill. : InterVarsity Press, ©2005. - 227 pages ; 21 cm
Includes bibliographical references (pages 219-227).
Becoming right with God : Psalm 32 -- Waiting for the Lord : Psalm 130 -- Night thoughts : Psalm 4 -- A morning meditation : Psalm 5 -- Thirsting for God : Psalms 42-43 -- A plea for deliverance : Psalm 7 -- A blazing song of joy : Psalm 84 -- Praying our anger : Psalm 137 -- The God who knows me : Psalm 139 -- Our mighty fortress : Psalm 46 -- Teach us to pray.
Weariness. Wonder. Joy. Longing. Anger. These are the feelings of the Psalms: honest expressions of pain and joy penned by real people in the midst of real life circumstances. Though they were written centuries ago, the Psalms still resonate deeply with us today, giving voice to our thoughts and longings. James W. Sire teaches us to take our appreciation for this rich book of Scripture a step further. Choosing ten specific psalms, Sire offers background information that helps us read each one with deeper insight and then lays out a meditative, step-by-step approach to using the psalmists' words as a guide for our own personal conversation with God. A group study is also included in each chapter, along with a guide for praying through the psalm in community. - Publisher.
0830833323 9780830833320
2005018632
Bible.--Psalms--Devotional use.
Bible.--Psalms--Prayers.
Bible.--Psalms - Prayers.
Bible.--Psalms.
Prayer--Christianity.
Prayer--Christianity.
Prayers.
Prayers and devotions.
Prayers.
BS1430.54 / .S57 2005
223/.2/0071
Learning to pray through the Psalms / James W. Sire. - Downers Grove, Ill. : InterVarsity Press, ©2005. - 227 pages ; 21 cm
Includes bibliographical references (pages 219-227).
Becoming right with God : Psalm 32 -- Waiting for the Lord : Psalm 130 -- Night thoughts : Psalm 4 -- A morning meditation : Psalm 5 -- Thirsting for God : Psalms 42-43 -- A plea for deliverance : Psalm 7 -- A blazing song of joy : Psalm 84 -- Praying our anger : Psalm 137 -- The God who knows me : Psalm 139 -- Our mighty fortress : Psalm 46 -- Teach us to pray.
Weariness. Wonder. Joy. Longing. Anger. These are the feelings of the Psalms: honest expressions of pain and joy penned by real people in the midst of real life circumstances. Though they were written centuries ago, the Psalms still resonate deeply with us today, giving voice to our thoughts and longings. James W. Sire teaches us to take our appreciation for this rich book of Scripture a step further. Choosing ten specific psalms, Sire offers background information that helps us read each one with deeper insight and then lays out a meditative, step-by-step approach to using the psalmists' words as a guide for our own personal conversation with God. A group study is also included in each chapter, along with a guide for praying through the psalm in community. - Publisher.
0830833323 9780830833320
2005018632
Bible.--Psalms--Devotional use.
Bible.--Psalms--Prayers.
Bible.--Psalms - Prayers.
Bible.--Psalms.
Prayer--Christianity.
Prayer--Christianity.
Prayers.
Prayers and devotions.
Prayers.
BS1430.54 / .S57 2005
223/.2/0071