Sheltering Mercy: Prayers Inspired by the Psalms

By Dan Wilt and Ryan Whitaker Smith

Rediscover the Rich Treasures of the Psalms
Drawn from Psalms 1-75 - Volume 1

Sheltering Mercy helps us rediscover the rich treasures of the Psalms--through free-verse prayer renderings of their poems and hymns--as a guide to personal devotion and meditation.

The church has always used the Psalms as part of its prayer life, and they have inspired countless other prayers. This book contains 75 prayers drawn from Psalms 1-75, providing lyrical sketches of what authors Ryan Whitaker Smith and Dan Wilt have seen, heard, and felt while sojourning in the Psalms.

While each prayer corresponds to a particular psalm and touches on its themes and ideas, it is not a new translation of the Psalms or an attempt to modernize or contextualize their content or language. Rather, the prayers are responses to the Psalms written in harmony with Scripture. These prayers help us quiet our hearts before God and welcome us into a safe place amid the storms of life.

This artful, poetic, and classic devotional book features compelling custom illustrations and beautiful hardcover binding, offering a fresh way to reflect on and pray the Psalms.

Christianity Today 2023 Book Award Finalist (Bible & Devotional)

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1587435462
• ISBN13: 9781587435461
• Release Date: February 2022
• Publisher: Brazos Press
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.83 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.0" x 8.1"

Customer Reviews

A blessed encouragement

The authors did a thoughtful job in bringing Psalms to life. Of course it's not a replacement of the scriptures itself but does provide encouragement