EMOTIONS, WE EXPERIENCE countless feelings every day, ranging from exuberant joy to deep grief. We feel pain, anger, confusion, or joy depending on what happens on any given day.
The book of Psalms is about emotions. Anger, confusion, joy, pain, humility, bewilderment, contentment and all are directed toward God. God created us with emotions, and He knows they will be part of our walk with Him.
Many people read the book of Psalms because of it's honesty. Rather than ignoring the "negative" emotions or condemning them as sinful, the writers faced their feelings and continued to talk to God.
Psalms also is loved because of the clear picture of God it presents. Our emotions change constantly, but God is constant. While we fret, worry, and shout about injustice, God remains calm. When we come to him, embarrassed because of something we did wrong, He doesn't express surprise or anger. Psalms reminds us that God is exalted, the Creator and Ruler of the world, and worthy of worship.
How are you felling today? Angry? Afraid? Frustrated? Or are you joyful, happy and excited? Read Psalms and express yourself honestly to God.
NLT.
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