When Seizures Might Be A Blessing
I am increasingly coming to the view that reading the Psalms as part of a reading plan isn’t enough. Now, straightaway I must point out that whilst a reading plan is my preferred option it isn’t to everyone’s liking. There is no Biblical command to read the Bible in one year, two years, or three years. This isn’t the place to argue that point. Although if you disagree you’re wrong! Only kidding. My point is that throughout history the Church has engaged with the Psalter to a far greater extent than many do today. The well known Bonhoeffer quote resonates with me so much “Whenever the Psalter is abandoned, an incomparable treasure is lost to the Christian church. With its recovery will come unexpected power.” Quite what he meant by unexpected power is unclear and I wouldn’t begin to guess. I confess I’m not aware of it in my life or in my Church but I still like the quote, especially the first line. Nevertheless, I remain convinced that the majority of Churches in the West haven’t ...