Sorrow and Joy

Help us, God our Savior, for the glory of your name.—Psalm 79:9

Have you ever been in a situation where you weren’t sure what to say? This can happen in our relationship with God as well. Sometimes, words fail us.

For years, I have prayed through the Psalms, one or two a day. The Psalms have helped me grow in my relationship with God, giving me language to use during times of joy or lament. They model what a relationship with God looks like. It is my prayer that through this study, we will:

• Learn how to relate to God in joy and sorrow
• Wonder at God’s faithfulness, grace, and justice
• Express gratitude to God for His mighty acts of salvation
• Long for Christ’s return when we will be in His presence forever

Your devotional author,
Ryan J. Cook