Psalms for the Anxious Heart: A 30-Day Devotional for Uncertain Times

by Becky Harling

Publisher:

Moody Publishers

, 2020

Find Daily Peace in a World of Chaos

The unpredictable, unprecedented repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic have upset nearly every facet of life. For many, the hope of returning to “normal” has slowly given way to fear of the unknown. To cling to what’s certain in a time of uncertainty, to find peace when anxiety abounds, look to the Psalms.

Psalms for the Anxious Heart is a short, daily devotional that offers meditations of truth and peace. Each devotion includes a reading of a Psalm, a brief teaching on the passage, a salient truth to cling to, and a suggested song to guide further meditation. Enter the Psalms and find relief and hope for your anxious heart in these trying times.

From the Back Cover

When the world feels chaotic, find daily peace.

Enter the Psalms and find relief and hope for when times of trouble arise. Psalms for the Anxious Heart is a 30-day devotional that provides daily meditations of truth and peace. Each devotion includes a reading of a Psalm, a brief teaching, a salient truth to cling to, and a suggested song to guide further meditation.

To cling to what’s certain in a time of uncertainty, to find peace when anxiety abounds, look to the Psalms.

Contents

Top Highlights

“His servants and set the stage for His will. As the Alpha and the Omega (Rev. 1:8), He holds time and eternity in His hands. His perspective on timing is vastly different from ours. We are usually in a rush, right? God uses delay to sharpen us and set the stage for how He wants to use us. Yet, in our humanity, we long for Him to hurry up. As we wait for Him and lean into His refining process rather than pulling away, the Holy Spirit transforms us. We are shaped into someone who looks a whole lot more like Jesus. Often it is only in the crucible of waiting that we emerge radiating the fruit of His Spirit: love, joy, peace, and patience.” (source)

“Echo David’s words, ‘Praise the LORD, my soul’ (Ps. 103:1). Think of all the ways God has blessed you: He’s forgiven your sins. He’s loved you eternally. He’s provided for your needs. He’s able to heal your diseases. His love never ends. He’s never left you nor abandoned you (Heb. 13:5).” (source)

“He calls us to praise Him by faith in advance of Him working. Having said that, God is still the God of miracles.” (source)

Praise for Psalms for the Anxious Heart

Praise for Psalms for the Anxious Heart

Uncertain times often come our way. In Psalms for the Anxious Heart, Becky Harling shares the lessons she’s learned through difficult days, as well as encouragement backed by Scripture. As she’s discovered, when we take our anxious hearts to Jesus, we find an unexplainable peace and joy that will carry us through even the darkest moments.
—MICHELLE COX
Bestselling author of Just 18 Summers and the When God Calls the Heart series

Every generation in history has faced insurmountable challenges—wars, economic instability, persecution, political unrest, devastation due to ferocious weather, and personal challenges. Each gives us a reason to wrestle with anxiety. There is no better place to go than to the Psalms for peace in the midst of every storm in life, and there is no wiser person to lead us into the refuge of His presence than Becky Harling. I don’t know what you are dealing with today, but I can assure you that you will find Him in the Psalms and in the writings of my dear friend Becky.
—CAROL MCLEOD
Bible teacher and bestselling author of Significant, StormProof, and other titles

Some books are for information and others are for inspiration. Psalms for the Anxious Heart merges both of those into something deeper: an invitation. Becky Harling, speaking from her lifelong immersion in the Psalms, as well as an authentic engagement with her own story, issues a timely and compelling invitation to all of us living in the shadow of a global pandemic. Delving into the psalmists’ recurring choices of praise over panic, she encourages us to reset the rhythm of our days in light of God’s sovereignty and strength. With anxiety on everyone’s doorstep, we are all in need of soul salve, and these practical, poignant pages deliver!
—MATT HEARD
Founder of THRIVE; author of Life with a Capital L: Embracing Your God-Given Humanity; and teaching pastor at Northland Church in Orlando

Psalms for the Anxious Heart is tenderly and truthfully written to provide its readers with grace to feel understood in their moments of anxiety rather than feel judged. Becky Harling beautifully unpacks the poetry of the Psalms and brings powerful application as she shares vulnerable moments from her own life. There are no cliché answers or quick-fix suggestions offered; rather, Becky shares from a deep well of trusting the Lord through some of life’s more difficult challenges. This devotional is beautifully inspiring and offers an anchor of hope through troubling times.
—STEPHANIE HENDERSON
Executive pastor, New Life Church

As I opened Psalms for the Anxious Heart, I wondered, “Can there be rich spiritual depth in such small daily portions?” The answer is a resounding YES! You will find hope in times of hopelessness, learn to lament in Day 5, and love the four daily sections to go deeper: Selah, Today’s Truth, Listen, and Pray. Expect to find your soul enlarged. Mine was!
—LINDA DILLOW
Bestselling author of Calm My Anxious Heart and Satisfy My Thirsty Soul

Product Details

• Title : Psalms for the Anxious Heart: A 30-Day Devotional for Uncertain Times
• Author: Harling, Becky
• Publisher: Moody Publishers
• Publication Date: 2020
• ISBN: 9780802499653

About Becky Harling

BECKY HARLING has a degree in Biblical Literature and is a sought-after speaker and Bible teacher at women's conferences and retreats. Through her writing, Becky creatively combines deep biblical insight with her powerful testimony and the stories of other women. Her life experiences as a pastor's wife, parent of four adult children, grandmother of five grandchildren, women's ministries director, survivor of breast cancer and sexual abuse bring depth to her message. She brings a message of hope and healing that is refreshingly transparent. Becky is a gifted communicator with a passion for helping women find hope, healing, freedom, and ultimately life transformation through Jesus Christ. She is the author of Rewriting Your Emotional Script, Freedom From Performing, The 30 Day Praise Challenge, The 30 Day Praise Challenge for Parents, and How to Listen So People Will Talk.