Studying King David’s poetry and spirituality this month!
David’s spirituality was intense!

In one passage, he is channeling back to the first human speaking from the pre-formed dust ( Psalm 139:15; already, there was relationship between Divine and humans even as the first person is formed from earth! Already from the first formed human there is closeness, breath to breath intimacy! And David taps that moment!), then, in other passages, he channels forward from the Cross and suffering of Christ.

This guy could fly through time in prayer poems! You get to see how open prayer dialogue can take you across time, by reading his poetry!

Plus, not a bad poet and king. Digging David’s way today. This guy prayed out loud to live! David’s spirituality was not boring to be sure!

As honest as a blues song as well! But at times as operatic and grand as the best of Bach. Fun overhearing his spirituality by studying his poetry this month!!! If you think the spiritualities of the writers of scripture are boring or prosaic, read David!

There’s some serious fire between the lines! His passions often sizzle in his songs! Always risking his heart towards trust in the Great Other! And in a very authentic way! Like this guy! Good poetic model of a transparent “leaned” constant communion type of spirituality. What it takes to be King, a constantly confessional spirituality as well! Confession into thanks into wild praise worship!

Plus, the psalms themselves are like a public pool for everyone to swim! Why not jump in! It’s right in the middle of the book!