Most of us resist waiting and quieting! Depth (soul and life) takes time, it takes focus, it takes reflection, and it takes commitment. This leads to depth in your connecting with others, God, and even yourself.
“One of the most spectacular elements of Psalm 132 is how God’s answers exceeded the psalmist’s petition. God appears to thoroughly enjoy doing immeasurably more than we ask or imagine and probably has few bigger frustrations than when our prayerlessness denies Him the chance.” How do we practically live a life of obedience in the direction of Jesus’ teachings and way of life?
When the church learns to live together in unity, healing will begin to happen because people will come to see that the only one who has the power to mend our brokenness Is Jesus. How do we become a community that lives together in unity?
There is a way in which our sorrows can produce authentic Joy in our lives. What does it mean to have sorrowful joy? How can our sorrows produce Joy? And how can I apply this to my life?
The Psalms have been called the prayers and praise of the people. Through the centuries, the Psalms have given voice to the voiceless, prayers to the prayerless, and hope to the hopeless. Where the rest of the Bible is seen as the voice of God, the Psalms are the voices of the people “with” God.
Together as we read and study the Psalms of Ascent, may we learn about both God and ourselves. Our emotions will be touched, our minds informed, and our wills moved. Over the next 10-12 weeks, may these Psalms penetrate our souls and nourish us for the journey.
