Learning to Pray Through the PsalmsWeariness. 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: "Out of the depths I cry to you, O LORD." (Psalm 130:1) "God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble." (Psalm 46:1) "As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, O God." (Psalm 84:2) In Learning to Pray Through the Psalms, 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. The Lord loves when his people pray. And his Word is a powerful tool for framing honest, intimate prayers. Sire's innovative approach will enrich our minds and our souls as we read more perceptively and pray with all of our emotions. |
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James W. Sire. Through the Psalms James W. Sire As the deer pants for streams of water, so my. Learning to Pray Front Cover.
James W. Sire. Through the Psalms James W. Sire As the deer pants for streams of water, so my. Learning to Pray Front Cover.
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James W. Sire. As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, O God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When can I go and meet with God? (Psalm 42:1-2 NIV ) OTHER BOOKS BY JAMES W. SIRE The Universe Next Door ...
James W. Sire. As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, O God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When can I go and meet with God? (Psalm 42:1-2 NIV ) OTHER BOOKS BY JAMES W. SIRE The Universe Next Door ...
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... waters shall not reach them . You are a hiding place for me ; you preserve me from trouble ; you surround me with glad cries of deliverance . Selah Selah 8I will instruct you and teach you the way you should go ; Becoming Right with God ...
... waters shall not reach them . You are a hiding place for me ; you preserve me from trouble ; you surround me with glad cries of deliverance . Selah Selah 8I will instruct you and teach you the way you should go ; Becoming Right with God ...
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... waters. To modern readers, this picture of our human plight is almost comic, but we are likely to find it apt nonetheless. We are horses and mules who have to be bridled lest we charge off to our own destruction. Only two words invite a ...
... waters. To modern readers, this picture of our human plight is almost comic, but we are likely to find it apt nonetheless. We are horses and mules who have to be bridled lest we charge off to our own destruction. Only two words invite a ...
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... offer prayer to you ; at a time of distress , the rush of mighty waters shall not reach them . You are a hiding place for me ; Selab you preserve me from trouble ; you surround me with 22 LEARNING ΤΟ PRAY THROUGH THE PSALMS 22.
... offer prayer to you ; at a time of distress , the rush of mighty waters shall not reach them . You are a hiding place for me ; Selab you preserve me from trouble ; you surround me with 22 LEARNING ΤΟ PRAY THROUGH THE PSALMS 22.
Contents
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WAITING FOR THE LORDPsalm 130 | 36 |
NIGHT THOUGHTSPsalm 4 | 54 |
A MORNING MEDITATIONPsalm 5 | 68 |
THIRSTING FOR GODPsalms 4243 | 84 |
A PLEA FOR DELIVERANCE FROM SLANDERPsalm 7 | 112 |
PRAYING OUR ANGERPsalm 137 | 146 |
THE GOD WHO KNOWS MEPsalm 139 | 177 |
OUR MIGHTY FORTRESSPsalm 46 | 196 |
TEACH US TO PRAY | 209 |
Guide for Small Group Leaders | 216 |
Notes | 219 |
Annotated Bibliography | 224 |
A BLAZING SONG OF JOYPsalm 84 | 128 |
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2My soul answering speech Babylon biblical blessed C. H. Spurgeon C. S. Lewis Charles Spurgeon Christ Craigie curse Dallas Willard deceit deliverance depths despair DIRECTED PRAYER downcast Downers Grove earth Emotional Structure enemies Eugene Peterson evil experience feel forgiveness Gittith glad go about mourning God’s God's presence Happy Hebrew holy Israel Jerusalem Jesus John Stott judgment Kidner Korahites Leader LEARNING TO PRAY lex talionis lines living LORD of hosts meditation mind Mizar morning night Pause person read Psalm praise pray the psalm PRAYING PSALM Psalm 32 Psalm 46 Psalm 84 psalmist Put your hope Rational Structure READING OF PSALM reflect refuge and strength remember righteous Savior scholars Sheol shield silence sins slander Small Group Study songs of Zion soul waits spiritual Spurgeon Stanley Jaki Study of Psalm temple Thank Treasury of David trouble Václav Havel vengeance verse watchmen wait wicked wickedness words worship Zion