In this first episode on the soul and prayer, we look at an underutilized form of prayer found in the psalms - talking to ourselves. This kind of self-talk is different from other popular conceptions, because God is listening in. Psalm 42 commends a kind of prayerful self-talk in which we discover what is going on with our own soul.

Episode 42: Self Talk (Then Sings My Soul Pt 1)

Hosted by Jeff Hoffmeyer, Denver Institute's Vice President of Advancement, this podcast seeks to focus on the practice of prayer through scripture as a primary way to know, trust, and rest in God in our daily work and life. I would love to hear from you! Please reach out to me at [email protected] with your feedback.

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Scripture

Psalm 42:5

Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God.

Psalm 103:1-2

Praise the Lord, my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all his benefits—

Psalm 62:5

Yes, my soul, find rest in God; my hope comes from him.

Resources

• The Killers, "All These Things That I've Done"

• "How Great Thou Art" - Tabernacle Choir