Master Prayer with James W. Sire's Learning to Pray Through the Psalms - 2005 Edition

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Item Height: 0.7 in Reviews: The country of the Psalms--its soaring mountains, cascading streams, wildflower meadows of prayers--compels exploration. Jim Sire's wide-ranging intelligence, fused with his attentive spirit, makes him a welcome guide through this country, opening our eyes and ears--our hearts!--to these prayers that teach us to pray., At times intimate, at times pastoral, but always focused, Sire here creates a solid study of the Psalter for use in Christian devotion, be it private or corporate., The country of the Psalms'its soaring mountains, cascading streams, wildflower meadows of prayers'compels exploration. Jim Sire's wide-ranging intelligence, fused with his attentive spirit, makes him a welcome guide through this country, opening our eyes and ears'our hearts!'to these prayers that teach us to pray. Synopsis: Weariness. Wonder. Joy. Longing. Anger. These are the feelings of the Psalms: honest expressions of pain and joy penned by real people in the midst of real life circumstances. Though they were written centuries ago, the Psalms still resonate deeply with us today, giving voice to our thoughts and longings: "Out of the depths I cry to you, O LORD." (Psalm 130:1) "God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble." (Psalm 46:1) "As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, O God." (Psalm 84:2) In Learning to Pray Through the Psalms, James W. Sire teaches us to take our appreciation for this rich book of Scripture a step further. Choosing ten specific psalms, Sire offers background information that helps us read each one with deeper insight and then lays out a meditative, step-by-step approach to using the psalmists' words as a guide for our own personal conversation with God. A group study is also included in each chapter, along with a guide for praying through the psalm in community. The Lord loves when his people pray. And his Word is a powerful tool for framing honest, intimate prayers. Sire's innovative approach will enrich our minds and our souls as we read more perceptively and pray with all of our emotions., Weariness. Wonder. Joy. Longing. Anger.These are the feelings of the Psalms: honest expressions of pain and joy penned by real people in the midst of real life circumstances. Though they were written centuries ago, the Psalms still resonate deeply with us today, giving voice to our thoughts and longings:"Out of the depths I cry to you, O LORD." (Psalm 130:1)"God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble." (Psalm 46:1)"As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, O God." (Psalm 84:2)In Learning to Pray Through the Psalms, James W. Sire teaches us to take our appreciation for this rich book of Scripture a step further. Choosing ten specific psalms, Sire offers background information that helps us read each one with deeper insight and then lays out a meditative, step-by-step approach to using the psalmists' words as a guide for our own personal conversation with God. A group study is also included in each chapter, along with a guide for praying through the psalm in community.The Lord loves when his people pray. And his Word is a powerful tool for framing honest, intimate prayers. Sire's innovative approach will enrich our minds and our souls as we read more perceptively and pray with all of our emotions., Choosing ten specific Psalms, Sire offers background information that helps readers explore Scripture perceptively and then use the psalmists' words as a guide for their personal conversation with God. (Biblical Studies), Though they were written centuries ago, the Psalms still resonate deeply today, giving voice to thoughts and longings. James W. Sire offers background information that helps you read ten Psalms with deeper insight. He also lays out a meditative, step-by-step approach to using the psalmists' words as a guide for your own personal conversation with God. ISBN-10: 0830833323 LC Classification Number: BS1430.54.S57 2005 LCCN: 2005-018632 Author: James W. Sire Number of Pages: 229 Pages Publication Year: 2005 Item Width: 5.5 in Intended Audience: Trade Table Of Content: Acknowledgments Introduction 1. Becoming Right with God--Psalm 32 2. Waiting for the Lord--Psalm 130 3. Night Thoughts--Psalm 4 4. A Morning Meditation--Psalm 5 5. Thirsting for God--Psalms 42-43 6. A Plea for Deliverance from Slander--Psalm 7 7. A Blazing Song of Joy--Psalm 84 8. Praying Our Anger--Psalm 137 9. The God Who Knows Me--Psalm 139 10. Our Mighty Fortress--Psalm 46 11. Teach Us to Pray Appendix: Guide for Small Group Leaders Notes Annotated Bibliography Item Weight: 10.4 Oz Topic: Christian Life / Prayer, Christianity / General, Biblical Studies / General, Prayer gtin13: 9780830833320 ISBN-13: 9780830833320 brand: InterVarsity Press Language: English Format: Perfect Item Length: 8.2 in Genre: Religion Publisher: InterVarsity Press Book Title: Learning to Pray Through the Psalms

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