The path of life, blessedness in seasons of lament

The path of life, blessedness in seasons of lamentPsalm 119 is noted for its call to delight in the word of God. But we must not fail to realize that this great psalm is also infused with great lament. In The Path of Life, J. Stephen Yuille follows the psalmist through his many ups and downs in order to see how he gives voice to the song in our soul. Here is comfort for bearing sorrow, strength for enduring difficulty, trust for facing uncertainty, and peace for overcoming anxiety. Even in his

Psalm 119 is noted for its call to delight in the word of God. But we must not fail to realize that this great psalm is also infused with great lament. In The Path of Life, J. Stephen Yuille follows the psalmist through his many ups and downs in order to see how he gives voice to the song in our soul. Here is comfort for bearing sorrow, strength for enduring difficulty, trust for facing uncertainty, and peace for overcoming anxiety. Even in his extremity, the psalmist finds joy in the blessed God. This is how Jesus persevered through trials and endured the cross. And in Christ, you too can take up this psalm, follow the path of life, and find blessedness in your seasons of lament.

Publisher: Reformation Heritage Books
Type: Paperback
ISBN: 9781601786890

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J. Stephen Yuille is the vice president of academics at Heritage College and Seminary, Cambridge, Ontario. He also serves as associate professor of biblical spirituality at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, Kentucky.

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“Dr. Yuille is both pastor and professor in his detailed yet accessible work on Psalm 119. As professor, he helps us understand the thrust of the chapter with special attention to its outline and myriad of purposes. Yet as pastor, Yuille captures the intent of Psalm 119: a light that unveils and gives context to the groanings of the soul while mending and healing the brokenness of the soul it reveals. This is a book with which we can all identify, as Yuille explains the psalmist’s raw encounter with life by harnessing the beauty of God’s word to comfort, guard, and guide through earth’s cursed journey. The Path of Life is a masterful work that brings the word of God to the minds of men and the balm of God to the wounded heart.” T. Dale Johnson, executive director, Association of Certified Biblical Counselors; and associate professor of biblical counseling and director of counseling programs at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary