Healing Psalms: The Dialogues with God That Help You Cope with Life PDF
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Frontmatter.qxd 2/24/03 10:42AM Pageiii Healing Psalms Y The Dialogues with God That Help You Cope with Life A Reader’s Companion to the Book of Psalms Joshua O. Haberman John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Frontmatter.qxd 2/24/03 10:42AM Pagevi Frontmatter.qxd 2/24/03 10:42AM Pagei Healing Psalms Y Frontmatter.qxd 2/24/03 10:42AM Pageii Other books by Joshua O. Haberman Philosopher of Revelation: The Life and Thought of S. L. Steinheim The God I Believe In: Conversations about Judaism Frontmatter.qxd 2/24/03 10:42AM Pageiii Healing Psalms Y The Dialogues with God That Help You Cope with Life A Reader’s Companion to the Book of Psalms Joshua O. Haberman John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Frontmatter.qxd 2/24/03 10:42AM Pageiv Copyright © 2003 by Joshua O. Haberman. All rights reserved The author gratefully acknowledges permission to quote from The Book of Psalms,copyright © 1917 and reprinted in 1955 by the Philadelphia Jewish Publication Society. By permission of the Jewish Publication Society. 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Wiley also publishes its books in a variety of electronic formats. Some content that appears in print may not be available in electronic books. For more information about Wiley products, visit our web site at www.wiley.com. ISBN 0-471-26474-1 Printed in the United States of America 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Frontmatter.qxd 2/24/03 10:42AM Pagev To Maxine, the Love of my Life Frontmatter.qxd 2/24/03 10:42AM Pagevi Frontmatter.qxd 2/24/03 10:42AM Pagevii Contents ACKNOWLEDGMENTS xiii PSALM10 14 Is God on the Job? INTRODUCTION xv Reflection: God’s Justice FIVESUGGESTIONSFOR PSALM11 16 READINGTHEPSALMS xvii God Is Watching! GUIDETOTOPICSIN Reflection: Escapism THEPSALMS xix PSALM12 17 PSALM1 1 When You Can’t Trust Anyone Two Ways of Life Reflection: The Two-Front War Reflection: The Two Ways against Corruption PSALM2 2 PSALM13 19 Godforsaken? Rejoice with Trembling Reflection: Prayer Reflection: Do Not Follow the Crowd PSALM14 20 Who Has the Last Laugh? PSALM3 3 Reflection: Dependence on God Down but Not Out Reflection: Coping with Fear PSALM15 21 God’s Favorites PSALM4 5 Reflection: What Is Righteousness? Listen to Your Heart and Be Still PSALM16 22 Reflection: Security under God The Happiness of Knowing God’s Presence PSALM5 6 Reflection: Joy in God’s Presence God Is Not on the Side of Evil Reflection: God Cares PSALM17 23 When God Is Your Best Friend PSALM6 7 Reflection: Prayer “I Soak My Bed with Tears” Reflection: God Heals PSALM18 25 God to the Rescue PSALM7 9 Reflection: “You Light My Lamp” He Will Fall into the Trap He Made PSALM19 28 God Beyond Is Also Within Reflection: Evil Destroys Itself Reflection: The Law of God PSALM8 10 Does Your Life Make a Difference? PSALM20 30 The Power of Prayer Reflection: The Grandeur and Misery of Man Reflection: Dependence PSALM9 12 PSALM21 32 God Does Not Abandon Those Hope Is Grounded in Past Who Turn to Him Experience Reflection: Prayer Reflection: Joy-Sharing vii Frontmatter.qxd 2/24/03 10:42AM Pageviii viii CONTENTS PSALM22 33 PSALM36 59 An Experience of Salvation In God’s Light We See Light Reflection: Hope Reflection: God, Our Preserver PSALM23 35 PSALM37 61 The Nightingale of the Psalter Don’t Fight Fire with Fire Reflection: Intimacy with God Reflection: Anger and Resentment PSALM24 37 PSALM38 64 Who Is Nearest to God? The Trial of Illness Reflection: Humility Reflection: Guilt PSALM25 38 PSALM39 66 When Deep in Trouble Is Life Worth Living? Reflection: Prepare to Meet God Reflection: Death PSALM26 41 PSALM40 68 Corruption Is Contagious Back to God for More Help Reflection: Wonder Reflection: Indecision PSALM27 42 PSALM41 71 Don’t Be Ashamed of Your Fears The Test of Friendship Reflection: Fear of Abandonment Reflection: Illness PSALM28 45 PSALM42 72 Why Expect Help from God? The Dark Night of the Soul Reflection: Unanswered Prayer Reflection: God Experience PSALM29 46 PSALM43 74 The God of Nature Shares Turn to the Future Power with Man Reflection: Overcoming Gloom Reflection: God Empowers Man PSALM44 75 PSALM30 48 Keeping the Faith Despite God, Our Lifeline God’s Silence Reflection: Optimism Reflection: God in Hiding PSALM31 50 PSALM45 78 The War of Words Family Values in a Royal Reflection: Self-Esteem Wedding Song Reflection: Enjoy Life PSALM32 52 Confession Brings Relief PSALM46 80 Reflection: Confession God, Our Refuge and Fortress Reflection: Crisis-Born Vision PSALM33 53 God Is in Charge PSALM47 82 Reflection: God’s Omniscience God Rules Reflection: God and Reverence PSALM34 55 for Life Does Personal Experience Confirm Your Faith? PSALM48 83 Reflection: Be Positive Thank God, It Didn’t Happen! Reflection: Appreciation PSALM35 57 When Former Friends Repay PSALM49 85 Good with Evil He Shall Take Nothing with Him Reflection: Words Reflection: Death
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