2. Prayer as Invitation (Psalm 39)
If we encounter God through prayer, that must also mean that He encounters us—in all our brokenness, unbelief, and messy emotions. Is it okay to bring our "difficult" emotions before God? Does he really give us permission to be raw and vulnerable before him? According to Psalm 39, the answer is yes. Through Jesus Christ, prayer is a kind of divine invitation to come before God just as we are, knowing that he alone can untangle the mess of our lives.
As Thrive journeys through the Psalms, be sure to check out the Thrive "Psalmcast," a special series of regular podcast episodes that help you pray the psalms. Just search for "Thrive Harbor" wherever you get your podcasts!