The other type of Psalms that I want to discuss is Psalms of praise. It is appropriate to talk about praise last since the book of Psalms itself ends with praise.
As 21st century Americans, most of us tend to be fairly pragmatic and results-oriented. If we don’t see a practical use for doing something, then we won’t take time out of a busy schedule to do it. In our culture today, life tends to be narrowed down to only the essential or ‘profitable activities’ (Even in recreation or entertainment we tend to see practical value of relaxing, taking a break, or being rejuvenated so that we can then get back to being productive).
While reading through the Psalms over the course of the last couple months, I

found it stimulating and a real joy when