Welcome to Praying the Psalms: the Sampler!

The Psalms are a beloved book in Scripture, and for good reason. In it, we find expression for every human emotion we can ever experience. We learn, along with the psalmists, how to bring every single care and joy into His presence so that our spiritual life and our realities become one.

This sampler is a part of a study of the psalms that I did in the summers of 2020-2022. To help orient you, it includes an introduction on prayer, the Psalms in general, and how to study them. With this background and study tools we'll look at the first two psalms as the introduction to the Psalter. Each will include an overview, a detailed study, and prayer prompts.

I encourage you to spend a few moments to read and study the psalm on your own first before listening to the audio lesson that accompanies each section. Each individual lesson within the Psalm module is designed to be completed in 20 minutes or so, while you certainly can take more time if you wish.

The most important part is learning to incorporate the words, ideas, and patterns in these Psalms into your prayer life, so please make sure to make time to pray! I encourage you to write down your prayers in a journal or in your workbook. I trust that you will find yourself praying more deeply and differently.

May your experience in this course help you grow in your love for our Father, deepen your understanding of His Word and your prayer life, and enlarge your heart for the people and world around you.