First Lutheran News
A note from PMC
From Pastor
In my NIV Bible the Book of Psalms begins with this introduction,..
"Here at the very center of the Bible are songs, rising up like a tune from its heart. They capture the innermost thoughts and prayers of Old Testament people – and they still speak directly to our needs. For every emotion and mood, you can find a psalm to match. The psalms wrestle with the deepest sorrow and ask God the hardest questions about suffering and injustice. Their voice is refreshingly spontaneous. They do not tip flowery compliments toward God; they cry out to him, shout for joy before him... In almost every song you find the presence of God, not as a philosophical principle, but as an active, strong and loving ruler – a God who makes a difference in life."
God is ever-present throughout the Psalms and, like His people from of old, we have good days and bad, we suffer and we rejoice. Nevertheless, God is near - and that is why we give Him Praise!
PMC
In my NIV Bible the Book of Psalms begins with this introduction,..
"Here at the very center of the Bible are songs, rising up like a tune from its heart. They capture the innermost thoughts and prayers of Old Testament people – and they still speak directly to our needs. For every emotion and mood, you can find a psalm to match. The psalms wrestle with the deepest sorrow and ask God the hardest questions about suffering and injustice. Their voice is refreshingly spontaneous. They do not tip flowery compliments toward God; they cry out to him, shout for joy before him... In almost every song you find the presence of God, not as a philosophical principle, but as an active, strong and loving ruler – a God who makes a difference in life."
God is ever-present throughout the Psalms and, like His people from of old, we have good days and bad, we suffer and we rejoice. Nevertheless, God is near - and that is why we give Him Praise!
PMC
