The Songs of Jesus: A Year of Daily Devotions in the Psalms

Timothy Keller and Kathy Keller provide a daily devotional structure through the entire Book of Psalms across a single calendar year. The text presents Every verse of the biblical Psalter, accompanied by a brief theological analysis and a written prayer. Keller treats the Psalms as the "songs of Jesus," arguing that these ancient poems functioned as the primary prayer book for Christ and contain the foundational vocabulary for Christian worship. He categorizes the entries into specific emotional and spiritual postures, such as lament, thanksgiving, and wisdom, showing how these Hebrew verses bridge the gap between human experience and divine interaction.

This guide serves readers looking for a disciplined, systematic routine for morning or evening meditation. It appeals to those who want to move beyond spontaneous prayer by using a structured scriptural framework. Readers gain a set of linguistic tools for expressing grief, joy, and confusion, shifting their focus from personal feelings to established biblical theology. By the end of the year, the reader has internalized a specific method for interpreting poetic scripture through the lens of the New Testament while establishing a consistent habit of contemplative study.