A Summer with the Psalms
The Book of Psalms is simultaneously our prayers to God and God’s word for us. The full range of human emotion can be found in the psalms, reminding us that we can bring all our thoughts and feelings to God, whatever they may be. As we pray through the psalms this summer, use the following prompts to guide your devotional time:

• Pray the psalm out loud.

• What attributes or characteristics of God are highlighted in this psalm?

• What images or phrases are you drawn to in this psalm?

• What in this psalm do you find comforting?

• Is there anything in this psalm that you find disturbing or unsettling? Why?

• In what situation would you pray this psalm?

Monday: Psalm 131 – Ask God to reveal areas in which your heart may be proud.

Tuesday: Psalm 133 – Pray that we might find a way to live together in harmony despite our differences of belief.
Wednesday: Psalm 134 – Pray for our church staff and Leadership Board, and for the staff at our district and conference offices.

Thursday: Psalm 135 – Give praise for God’s goodness in the world.
Friday: Psalm 136 – Give thanks for all the ways God’s love has endured in your own life.

Saturday: Psalm 139 – Thank God for carefully designing you for a specific purpose.