The Power in the Psalms

As a poet, the Psalms are especially significant to me. The Psalms are not about theology, they are about pouring out our hearts. For me, there is great catharsis in writing when I am grieving. People love sad songs and sad movies because it turns loss into beauty. I’m not suggesting that everyone start writing poetry, but find your own way to show your whole heart to God. Journal, pray out loud, whatever is natural. Or, claim words written by someone else. Here’s a wonderful song by Nichole Nordeman:
 
Camie has said to tell God when we are angry with Him. He already knows that we are. This kind of honesty is the only way to have an intimate relationship with God. It is a scary thought to bring grievances to a God so much larger than us. And yet without these conversations our relationship lacks authenticity. Let us find the path where we both have reverence for God’s power and authority but cry out to Him as children to a father. He’s listening. Beth Kropf

Camie has said to tell God when we are angry with Him. He already knows that we are. This kind of honesty is the only way to have an intimate relationship with God.  

            It is a scary thought to bring grievances to a God so much larger than us. And yet without these conversations our relationship lacks authenticity. Let us find the path where we both have reverence for God’s power and authority but cry out to Him as children to a father. He’s listening.

Beth Kropf