KINDLING WOOD FOR THE FIRES OF PRAYER WHEN IT'S TOUGH TO GET STARTED
When unmotivated (inspiring prayers)
Psalm 1, 19, 27, 103, 107
When feeling faithless (great reminders of the basis of our faith)
Psalm 48, 74, 77, 78, 81, 105, 106, 111, 119
GREAT PSALMS TO LEAD US IN PRAISE, WORSHIP, AND GIVING THANKS TO GOD
Adoration, praise, worship and thanks
Psalm 8, 9, 24, 29, 45, 47, 87, 92-93, 95-96, 98-99, 100, 104, 113, 117, 133-136, 146-150
Special affection to God (some of the most intimate prayers)
Psalm 18, 42, 63, 84, 116, 139, 145
WHERE TO TURN IN THE PSALMS WHEN FEELING AFRAID, OVERWHELMED OR BURDENED
When afraid (need your fears calmed)
Psalm 23, 34, 46, 55-56, 91, 118
When overwhelmed (need to trust God)
Psalm 16, 17, 20, 28, 33, 37, 57, 62, 112, 122, 125, 143
How to cry out to God for help
Psalm 3, 10, 12, 26, 70, 82, 86, 132, 142
When feeling guilty about sin; need to open up and confess to God
Psalm 32, 38, 43, 88, 130, 141
When feeling disciplined by God
Psalm 6, 44, 60, 66, 85, 89, 102, 108, 137
GOD HELP ME TO OVERCOME
When fighting worldliness
Psalm 11, 49, 52-53, 58, 73, 101
When struggling with temptation and sin
Psalm 4-5, 7, 13, 25, 31, 39-41, 65, 79-80
When dealing with persecution
Psalm 2, 22, 54, 59, 64, 69, 83, 94, 109, 120, 129, 140
How to humble yourself before God
Psalm 14-15, 36, 50-51, 71, 75-76, 90, 97, 114, 128, 131
HOW TO RELY ON GOD FOR VICTORY
God gives the victory
Psalm 21, 30, 35, 67, 126-127, 144
God enables us to lead (when need courage and confidence to lead)
Psalm 61, 68, 72, 110, 115, 121, 123-124, 138