There is a place for deeper reflection on the conditions of our life and intensive meditation on the nature of God and our relationship with Him. The contribution of personal prayer psalms. The psalms have long been recognized as the “prayer book” of the Old Testament and have served as models for concentrated, personal prayer. Three characteristics of the psalms are particularly significant for our prayer lives. The psalms teach us to openly share all our thoughts and feelings with the Lord. It
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