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Praying the Psalms: Growing Emotionally Closer to God and Those You Love
Praying the Psalms Will Draw You Closer to God ...and to the People in Your Life Your emotions are powerful. They can enrich your life and strengthen your relationships—especially with God. The writers of the Psalms knew this and were honest with God about whatever they were experiencing—love, anger, worship, loneliness, fear—and many other emotions. As they did this, they found joy in spite of struggles and turned their laments into praise. Above all, they drew closer to God. Praying the Psalms will help you to do the same by giving you words to reflect the deepest cries of your soul. You'll discover that God delights in hearing your most honest prayers and uses them as the starting point for transformation. Learning to emotionally connect with God in greater intimacy will also lead to relational breakthroughs with others. As you read and apply this book, you will If you desire to grow closer to God and others, praying the Psalms is a great place to start. You might even grow to understand yourself better in the process.
226 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 27, 2016
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April 7, 2019
Much more than I bargained for
This book has many layers. On worth layers is a deep look at many of the psalms revealing the thoughts and feelings of the psalm authors and the practical use of the psalms in praise and worship.
Another layer is the critical need for emotional intelligence amongst those who consider themselves spiritual, and particularly amongst those who are in positions of leadership and guidance.
A third layer is a detailed review of our emotions and how they affect ourselves, our loved ones and our associates.
A fourth layer is a review of the available literature about recognising and dealing with our emotions emotions as well as practical guidance for the reader in how to recognise and understand their emotional life by using the psalms as a guide.
There is a fifth biographical layer where we find out about the authors, his path, his achievements and where he thinks he could have done better, as well as how he renewed his self by coming to terms with his emotional life, making it work for him and his family, rather than being its slave.
This book has many layers. On worth layers is a deep look at many of the psalms revealing the thoughts and feelings of the psalm authors and the practical use of the psalms in praise and worship.
Another layer is the critical need for emotional intelligence amongst those who consider themselves spiritual, and particularly amongst those who are in positions of leadership and guidance.
A third layer is a detailed review of our emotions and how they affect ourselves, our loved ones and our associates.
A fourth layer is a review of the available literature about recognising and dealing with our emotions emotions as well as practical guidance for the reader in how to recognise and understand their emotional life by using the psalms as a guide.
There is a fifth biographical layer where we find out about the authors, his path, his achievements and where he thinks he could have done better, as well as how he renewed his self by coming to terms with his emotional life, making it work for him and his family, rather than being its slave.
February 18, 2025
Really good book and guide - the only reason I have given 4 stars is there were a few times I felt like the material was a bit closed-minded.
Overall, though, the book does a good job of using preaching and stories to work through praying the psalms. I’ll definitely use some of these frameworks moving forward.
Overall, though, the book does a good job of using preaching and stories to work through praying the psalms. I’ll definitely use some of these frameworks moving forward.
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