The Psalms: Prayers of Many Moods

So often we hear the expression “You need faith, not feelings.” Yet feelings can’t be denied. This fresh new work shows how joining one’s current or desired emotion with an individual psalm can be used to illuminate, energize, or even redirect one’s spiritual journey. The book is backed by theology, psychology, and contemporary scholarship yet is written simply enough that all readers will find truths for their immediate life. This is a unique interactive way of praying the Psalms. Using the New Revised Standard Version, the full text of each psalm is arranged alongside the author’s brief, easy-to-read reflections, questions, and suggestions for prayer. An overview of the psalms and the major emotions of each is provided so that just the right one can be quickly found for a given moment or mood. The author offers both negative images to allow venting of emotions and positive images to redirect one’s thoughts. Uplifting and inspirational, this work is for anyone who wants a heightened sense of well-being and self worth. It’s especially appropriate for spiritual seekers, religious and clergy, Bible and prayer groups, religion teachers, confirmation classes, and retreat directors.