The Psalms play an important role in our spiritual formation. It is the hymnbook of God’s people. The Psalms give language and shape to the worship of God. They instruct and shape our beliefs and affections so that our minds and hearts are formed in the true worship of God. The Psalms are vital to the life of the believer because the defining characteristic of God’s people is worship. What you worship shapes all aspects of your life.

Wonder-full: Ancient Psalms New by Marty Machowski. A great family resource that helps kids of all ages understand how to read the Psalms and use them to pray.

The Songs of Jesus: A Year of Daily Devotions in the Psalms by Tim Keller. This devotional can be started at any time throughout the year and shares a devotion for each song along with a prayer to help learn how to pray the Psalms.

How to Read the Psalms by Tremper Longman. This how-to guide explains step-by-step how to read the Psalms. Through understanding Hebrew poetry and connections to other parts of Scripture, this guide gives practical instruction to help your reading of the Psalms deepen.