ROOT TO FLOURISH: Praying the Psalms with Josh Liem | PRAYER 02

Pilgrim Church

This Sunday, we continue our series on spiritual disciplines by exploring the Book of Psalms as a guide for prayer. We'll examine how these ancient songs cover the full spectrum of human emotions and experiences, teaching us to bring our whole selves before God. Join us as we learn how the Psalms can shape our prayer lives and deepen our relationship with the Lord.

DQs:

• How familiar are you with the Psalms? Share your favorite Psalm and why it resonates with you.
  
• Do you have any stories of answered or unanswered prayer?
  
• The sermon mentions that the Psalms cover a wide range of emotions. How comfortable are you expressing different emotions to God in prayer?
  
• How do you typically handle feelings of anger or desire for vengeance? How might the Psalms guide us in processing these emotions?
  
• The sermon mentions imprecatory Psalms (those containing curses). How do you reconcile these with Jesus' teaching to love our enemies?
  

Recommended Psalms:
To begin your day with God: Psalm 5, 19, 20, 23, 25
When you are sad/languishing: Psalm 6, 13, 22, 42, 77
When you are in distress: Psalm 57, 60, 86
When you are scared: Psalm 27
When you are angry: Psalm 37, 73
When you are hurt: Psalm 10
When you ache for more of God: Psalm 42, 63, 84
When you want to repent: Psalm 51
When you are grateful: Psalm 9, 103
When you want to worship: Psalm 8, 146-150
When you are outside and enjoying nature: 19, 65, 104.