Psalms

The first psalm, A Psalm of David, is a rather short "chapter" in comparison to others we have previously looked at in the Bible. However I finally enjoyed the fact that it was concise and to the point. It talks mainly about David and how he finds himself cared for by God and expresses the tranquility this provides to him. "Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever." Psalm 23.6

Psalm 42 is a letter for the sons of Korah. Basically it talks about their thirst for God, how his mere existence is questioned and his presence longed for. "My tears have been my meat

day and night, while they continually say unto me, Where is thy God?" Psalms 42.3. I found it interesting that christians even doubt God being there for them, even in the hard times.

Psalm 51 is something similar to an apologetic letter towards the Lord. The author apparently expresses regret from his

sins and is asking God to renew his spirit and purify his soul. "Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me." Psalms 51.10. I liked the tone of this psalm, for it was nice to see for once how one can indeed apologize to God and pray for his mercy and forgiveness.

At last, Psalms 137. "By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down..." Psalms 137.1. Deja vu? This sounded familiar immediately. In fact, I sang as I read it. Just had to point that out, but

back to the reading, this psalm narrates the events t

hat followed Zion's death and how his pals mourned and wept for him.