Modern Psalms
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Originally composed as 150 public worship songs, billions have found the Book of Psalms to be a great source of inspiration. For millennia the beautifully expressed personal and passionate thoughts and emotions of Moses, David and other authors have served as a guiding lighthouse for those tempest tossed by the waves of life.
Unique for their revelation into the mind and heart of God and man, the Psalms act as waypoints between foolishness and wisdom, faith and doubt, good and evil. Filled with psychological savvy, prophetic insight and spiritual treasures they continue to stand the test of time. A harbor for the soul, the Psalms offer direction, comfort and encouragement to generation after generation and will continue to do so until "heaven and earth pass away."
Praying Parents is teaming up with GodBlog.net to encourage new psalms to express to God and one another our desire for His presence, provision and protection to be experienced in our homes by each of our family members.
Written to be sung in their entirety, parts of some of the most beloved Psalms have launched dozens of new songs. Taken as a whole these scriptures have inspired thousands of hymns and choruses, comforting and strengthening the God's people.
Yet without question the Psalms most vital role has been as a "book of prayers." Far more often prayed than sung, believers throughout the world have long found these scriptures helpful in synchronizing their thoughts, emotions and cries to God with those who composed these powerful passages.
New Voices
The wise of each generation avail themselves of the wisdom of those having come before them. In this regard the Psalms offer a wonderful perspective as to how the people of God dealt with every aspect of life from adversity and to blessing.
Modern life, full of new challenges and opportunities, calls for new voices to arise in the style of the ancient greats who penned the Psalms. Built on the foundation already laid and guided by the tenor of the originals, modern psalmists may provide relevant expression and guidance to a generation of whom billions are lost at sea.
Symphony of Expression
As with their ancient counterparts, modern psalms vary in theme, style and purpose. From praise and adoration to inquiry and advise they provide a insight into human condition. From petition and intercession to complaint and outrage they serve a vital role as examples of seeking and serving God. Wether filled with praise for or wrestling with our the Lord, they offer valuable glimpses into His people's attempt to know Him and make Him known.
Reading and Writing Modern Psalms
Please feel free to pursue the various categories of our Modern Psalms including Psalms In The Night. Should you be interested in reading the a few, we suggest you begin with the first in the series and read them in order. Our Modern Psalms are designed to build on the foundation laid by each in order. This is particularly true for the series, "Psalms in the Night" dealing with difficult issues including the seeming silence and distance of God.
Should you be interesting in submitting your own psalm for consideration as a Guest Psalmist please contact Rob Pennington by email or by calling (559) 305-2229.