WHY READ PSALMS?

0. Introduction

a) 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, and prayers. They gently push us toward being what God designed us to be - people loving and living for him.

1. Why read Psalms? 

a) When  you want ...

i) to find comfort (read Psalms 23)

ii) to meet God intimately (read Psalms 103)

iii) to learn a new prayer (read Psalms 136)

iv) to learn a new song (read Psalms 92)

v) to learn more about God (read Psalms 24)

vi) to understand yourself more clearly (read Psalms 8)

vii) to know how to come to God each day (read Psalms 5)

viii) to be forgiven for your sins (read Psalms 51)

ix) to feel worthwhile (read Psalms 139)

x) to understand why you shoud read the Bible (read Psalms 119)

xi) to give praise to God (read Psalms 145)

xii) to know that God is in control (read Psalms 146)

xiii) to give thanks to God (read Psalms 136)

xiv) to please God (read Psalms 15)

xv) to know why you should worship God (Psalms 104)

b) So, never let God's Word passes by you for not reading Psalms.