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Quiet beauty, Round Lake, Ontario — photo courtesy of Liz Kranz
Yesterday’s Psalm 150 post signals the end of the Book of Psalms. But is it really the end? Technically, Psalm 150 is the last of the biblical psalms, but God’s people have not stopped writing psalms. Down through the ages, God’s spirit has continued to move on people’s hearts, and in response they have written psalms and hymns and spiritual songs.
Paul, the apostle, gave this advice to the Ephesian church: Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit, speaking to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit. Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord, always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ (Ephesians 5:18-20).
Psalm writing and singing have never ended, just as worship has never ended. It will continue through all eternity.
Those who have faithfully followed this post have journeyed through the entire Book of Psalms—from Psalm 1 to Psalm 150. In total I have written 365 devotional posts on the Psalms; a devotional post for every day of the year. At some point I hope to have these posts published in book form. If you think this is a good idea, please let me know in a comment below.
Is this really the end of my daily posts?
No. On Monday I will start the sequence once more beginning at Psalm 1. I hope you will continue the journey. Each time through we can gain new insights.
Response: LORD God, thank you for your holy word. Help me to read, study and apply it to my daily life. Amen.
Your Turn: Have you enjoyed this journey through the Psalms? Is there some aspect of these posts that you have particularly appreciated?
I sometimes wonder what the difference between Psalms, hymns and spiritual songs are? Could you shed some light on that for us, maybe in a post?
Thanks for your writings 🙂
Thanks for your feedback. I’ll try and provide that definition in a future post.
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Yes, publish a devotional book on the Psalms David 😁
Vincent, thanks for your constant encouragement. It means a lot to me.
You’re very welcome David, your knowledge of the Psalms is a blessing 👍🙏
Yes please do continue your writings David as they are so inspiring and touch our hearts deeply with powerful truths from scripture. The humanity of our fears, anxious thoughts, discouragement and even painful hearts is all related to in the Psalms and how David constantly kept his focus on His Good Shepherd through it all. Thank you for your writings, they are a true daily blessing.
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Thanks for the encouragement!
Have thoroughly enjoyed journeying with you throughout of Psalms. so very uplifting and inspirational Blessings Marion
Thanks, Marion. Your feedback is inspirational.
Have so enjoyed each reading on the Psalms. Looking forward to starting again on Monday.
Thanks for your encouraging feedback, Carla.
Yes, of course, write the book!!! And, “see” you Monday!!!
Thanks for your encouragement, Nicole.
Good Idea, David. Get it done! See you on Nov.11th