The book of Psalms has long been one of my favorites to read and study, to meditate on and sing from. This collection of ancient songs, though inspired by God’s Spirit, were written from the human perspective. These were the prayers of real people who struggled at times. Many were written by David, who was about as flawed as you could get but was still called a man after God’s own heart.
In the Psalms there are songs of triumphant praise, songs of lament and confession, songs of thanksgiving, songs of wisdom, songs that foretell Jesus’ coming, and disturbing songs of revenge—or so it would seem. The song I’m looking at in this series is one such song: Psalm 137.
- Oct 27 – Overtones
- Nov 3 – Willow, Weep for Me
- Nov 10 – Laughing at God
- Nov 17 – Like Riding a Bicycle
- Dec 1 – Mirth’s Worth
- Dec 8 – Familiar Foe
- Dec 15 – A Cold Dish Best Unserved
Check out my previous Closer Look series: ALABASTER TEARS.
