The Psalm today, like many others, is a hymn of praise to God. But while the first few verses focus on the Kingship of God over Israel, the psalm as a whole is more interested with the relationship between God and humanity, specifically the people of Israel. This is something that we should remember when […]
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Praying the Psalms – Tuesday October 10th
Today’s psalm is a familiar one. The 23rd Psalm is one that is used by many in spiritual practices that guide their life, and is also a popular piece of scripture for services of rememberance. We often turn to this Psalm when we feel lost, surrounded, out of breath, when we need guidance. Having just […]
Praying the Psalms – Tuesday September 26th
The psalm we are reflecting on today is a lament. It is a psalm that, despite the praise and trust found in the familiar 23rd psalm, shows us that the people of the time still felt overwhelmed, surrounded, and lost. We might not be able to relate so closely with a people who are besieged, […]