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Reasons to Read Psalms
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God's Word was written to be studied, understood, and applied, and the book of Psalms lends itself most directly to application. We understand the psalms best when we "stand under" them and allow them to flow over us like a rain shower. We may turn to Psalms looking for something, but sooner or later we will meet Someone. As we read and memorize the psalms, we will gradually discover how much they are already part of us. They put into words our deepest hurts, longings, thoughts, and prayers. They gently push us toward being what God designed us to be?people loving and living for him.
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When you want to... |
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find comfort |
Psalm 23 |
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meet God intimately |
Psalm 103 |
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learn a new prayer |
Psalm 136 |
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learn a new song |
Psalm 92 |
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learn more about God |
Psalm 24 |
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understand yourself more clearly |
Psalm 8 |
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know how to come to God each day |
Psalm 5 |
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be forgiven for your sins |
Psalm 51 |
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feel worthwhile |
Psalm 139 |
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understand why you should read the Bible |
Psalm 119 |
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give praise to God |
Psalm 145 |
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know that God is in control |
Psalm 146 |
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give thanks to God |
Psalm 136 |
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please God |
Psalm 15 |
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know why you should worship God |
Psalm 104 |
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Psalms to Learn and Love
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Almost everyone, whether religious or not, has heard Psalm 23 because it is quoted so frequently. Many other psalms are also familiar because they are quoted in music, in literature, or in the words of the worship service.
The psalms we know and love are the ones that come into our minds when we need them. They inspire us, comfort us, correct us just when we need a word from the Lord. If you want to begin memorizing psalms, start with some of these favorites. Memorize the whole psalm or just the verses that speak most directly to you. Or read the psalm aloud several times a day until it is part of you.
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Psalms to bring us into God's presence |
29; 95:1-7a; 96; 100 |
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Psalms about goodness |
1; 19; 24; 133; 136; 139 |
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Psalms of praise |
8; 97; 103; 107; 113; 145; 150 |
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Psalms of repentance and forgiveness |
32:1-5; 51; 103 |
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Psalms for times of trouble |
3; 14; 22; 37:1-11; 42; 46; 53; 116:1-7 |
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Psalms of confidence and trust |
23; 40:1-4; 91; 119:11; 121; 127 |
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