On June 7th, we will begin our Summer in The Psalms.

If you open up your bible in the very middle, you’ll likely find yourself in the book titled, “Psalms”. If you dive right in, you might ask yourself “Who’s talking here?”, “Why are they writing so differently?”, or “Why is this important?”. The Psalms are a collection of prayers of God’s people throughout the centuries, inspired by the Holy Spirit, and written in poetic language. The Psalms have been used as a prayer book by God’s people for centuries. The Psalms were part of Jesus’ bible too!

The Psalms range from prophecy to wisdom, and from praise to lament. They recount the story of a merciful and powerful God through the prayers of His people. The Psalms are a tapestry of God’s interactions with His people. They are woven with words of praise, sorrow, awe, fear, devotion, affection, turmoil, gratitude, assurance, and, most importantly: Promise.

God is our God, and we are His people. That makes these Psalms our Psalms too. In reading, studying, and praying the Psalms we join in the Divine Drama of a merciful God and stubborn people. In looking closely at the Psalms, we get a clear picture of living in Christ in all circumstances. These prayers are memorable, and they still ring “true” today. Join us as we dive into the bible’s songbook this summer!