Our scripture reading today tells a strange story in a challenging time for Jeremiah’s fellow citizens, the people of God.  Jeremiah’s nation Judah is under siege by the Babylonians.

In a way, Psalm 30 is about resurrection.  I’m not talking about the death and resurrection of Jesus. 

Through my years of trying to live as a follower of Jesus and as a pastor, I have both asked and been asked the question, “What is the best way to pray?”

Psalms are hymns—poetic expressions of faith.  The hymns of the church also pick up on these same images.  One of those hymns is “Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah.”