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Psalms contain comforting language, but it's often surrounded by verses not relevant to healing. "Psalms for Healing" contains only the beautiful, comforting language. It is a resource that any caregiver--chaplain, nurse, hospice worker or family member--will treasure.
The Book of Psalms is one of the most beloved books of the Bible. Its songs are a source of comfort, a touchstone for worship, and a means to put words to the deepest aches and longings of the human heart. In this devotional, Derek Prince brings insights from the Psalms through 101 meditations that are personal, enriching, and practical for everyday life. Each meditation is based on a specific passage, develops a theme, and concludes with a one-sentence faith response. Prince, who lives in Jerusalem, draws on his comprehensive knowledge of Scripture, his understanding of Hebrew culture and language, and his personal experience to capture something of the heart of David, and of God. As Prince unfolds the eternal truths of the Psalms, he highlights seven main themes: " God's eternal majesty " prayer and praise " learning God's ways " times of pressure " God's all-embracing care " God's Word at work " time and eternity Through the Psalms with Derek Prince was published in cloth by Chosen in 1983 under the title Chords from David's Harp and in trade paper in 1986.
Reclaim the Psalms for true worship, as well as prayer, as you learn how to approach God with the emotional intensity of the ancient psalmists. Denise Dombkowski Hopkins combines the insights of scholarship on the Psalms with artwork, liturgy, song, and poetry to give us a new way to use the Psalms in our life of faith together, and also to empower our corporate identity and revitalize our worship. She examines how the Psalms formed the worship of ancient synagogues and the earliest churches and how they can do the same for our churches today. Reflective questions bring worship leaders and individuals alike to a new awareness of the power of the Psalms to enrich public worship and private devotions with an honesty that does not turn away from the realities of suffering and anger.
Health Through the Psalms; To Do God’s Will is a book containing a twelve week program to help people improve their health for a better brain, body and beliefs. This whole program uses twelve psalms from scripture and follows specific topics connected to the human body and brain that are powerful in impacting the health of everyone, no matter their age. These topics are then connected to the influence they have on the entire individual. It includes nutritional and body system information, but the emphasis put on scripture and the importance of also nurturing the faith of the believer are heavily regarded. Each week action steps are given which are specific to the topic at hand. Prayers are included to encourage the believer in going to God in prayer for the help they need to incorporate the action steps which will help them to improve their health.
"Psalms for People Like Us: Twice Daily Devotions for Those with Mental Health Challenges" is a book written especially for those of us who find that sometimes it is difficult to bring God into the day when we have mental health challenges going on. It can be a real effort to get into The Word. The topics are timely; the comments genuine. Each page is focused on a Psalm, followed by thoughts about that Psalm in our lives today and ends with a short prayer. The book is divided into different sections of our faith to guide us to the help we need. The book is written to go through in one month, over and over. You will see that some pages may need more time for you to process. This book is three years in the making...I hope you find it helpful and healing.
When we face trouble, feel joy, or just want spiritual inspiration, the Bible's Book of Psalms gives us wisdom and comfort. Rev. J.W. Gregg Meister shows us in The Psalms: The Prayer Book of Jesus that Jesus Himself turned to the psalms for strength and guidance while He walked on earth. Meister's fresh reflections open up the Book of Psalms for contemporary readers with helpful strategies for praying the psalms with Christian resolve. Grounded in his rich experiences as Presbyterian pastor, entrepreneur, and mission-minded videographer in Latin America and Israel, Meister offers valuable insights into the context, content, and claim of selected psalms. Written with clarity and compassion, Meister's perceptive meditations on these psalms manage the rare combination of deepening both understanding and faith.
Having problem with depression, anxiety, anger, addiction, life change, fear, guilt, loneliness, PTSD, illness, stress, burnout, or moral failure? Then this book is for you. Essentially, it is a book of God's prescription from Psalms in response to life's struggles. The Great Physician wants to be your prime source of hope to help you cope with pain and difficulties. "Take two Aspirins and call me in the morning" was a popular saying used by physicians well over 100 years ago. On March 6, 1899, acetylsalicylic acid (ASA), was patented by Bayer & Co. in Germany under the trade name "Aspirin". It's still one of the most highly used medications world-wide. It's active ingredient, salicin, has been used for centuries to alleviate pain and fever. Even the famous Greek physician Hippocrates (460-370 B.C.) was known to have used it. Today, about 40 billion aspirin tablets are consumed annually. There's an alternative plan for wellness besides aspirin or other medical treatments-- redirecting the old standard of therapy of our problems is the theme of this book. Take Two Psalms and call me in the morning addresses health problems that are common in clinical practice. The theme of this book is that God wants us to go to Him first, with an honest and open heart. He is the most caring Physician in our lives. He desires to work in us through our weaknesses, which can be magnified when we carry mental stress. He allows us to walk through these experiences so that we can learn to turn our faces toward Him. It is not that doctors, counseling, friends, and medications (natural or not) can't be beneficial. It's just important that we consider what God has to say about our problems. Don't leave God out of our healing equation. Many people may ask, "How can reading a Psalm help me more than medication for my problem?" To answer, we must understand first that most of the Psalms are prayers to God. The Bible teaches us that God pays as much attention to the person praying to him as the words that are read, meditated on or spoken. God wants a deep relationship with us, his adopted children. He wants to guide us and answer our prayers that we direct to him. Jesus teaches us in John 16:24, "Until now you have not asked for anything in my name. Ask and you will receive, and your joy will be complete." One of the most exciting things about the Christian life is the knowledge that when we pray, God is listening. Our Father is delighted when we come to him with our petitions and concerns, and the book of Psalms is rich with examples of how to pray wholeheartedly.I am not a psychologist, professional counselor, or psychiatrist but I have been a practicing clinical physician and have cared for thousands of patients for over 30 years. Every day I see the daily mental and physical obstacles people face in their lives. Rather than pills, herbs, and therapy, I hope Going to God First will become the primary prescription for many of the battles you face. His prescription never fails.God has answers for your problems that will change your life for the better and help to transform you, body, mind, and spirit. He may direct you to healthcare professionals, a new diet, exercise, medication, or therapy to aid you in your journey to wellness. Your journey of good health begins with him.Psalms for Wellness is the second section of this book on pages 105-150 which will draw you closer to God. There are TWO primary parts in this section: Learning to Go to God First in the many circumstances in your life; and Knowing God Better through the Psalms. King David knew God extremely well. He ascribed to God over 100 attributes. God will reveal insights into his character from Psalms that will give you a glimpse of his glory. Use this section of the book as a source for individual or corporate prayer.
For generations, the Book of Psalms has been a source of comfort for those ill or grieving. Now in paperback for the first time, The Healing Power of Psalms identifies how fifteen Psalms provide strength and encouragement for when you are faced with times of loneliness, fear, death, guilt, and more. The Healing Power of Psalms captures the Psalms' themes of compassion and mercy and how they can have a dramatic healing effect on the mind, spirit, and sometimes even the body.
