A year of prayer through the Psalms, some of the most sensitive and honest words written about daily stress and blessings, with commentary from beloved theologian and pastor Eugene Peterson.
In Praying with the Psalms, readers are granted a fresh look at the power of the Psalms for daily devotional practice. Daily selections of the Psalms are set alongside Peterson’s invaluable reflections and meditations, simultaneously making the prayers more accessible for beginners and expanding more familiar readers’ understanding of them.
Straightforward and yet endlessly rich, Praying with the Psalms is a vital spiritual companion for anyone desiring to deepen their faith.
Eugene H. Peterson (1932-2018) was a pastor, theologian, professor, poet, and author of over thirty books, including his bestselling translation of the Bible, The Message, and his memoir, The Pastor. In 1963, he founded the Christ Our King Presbyterian Church in Bel Air, Maryland, where he served as pastor for nearly three decades before retiring in Montana with his wife, Jan.