Why write psalms?
Why write a psalm? The Lord loves it not only when you praise Him, but also when you talk to Him as a friend. However, sometimes you are not sure how to have that type of a real relationship with God. Writing a psalm is a lot like writing to a pen pal where you share of yourself with them. Your pen pal is interested in you sharing personal things about yourself and you being interested in knowing them. When you write psalms to God (or, for that matter, pray) it should be with a similar goal of building a two‑way friendship. It is supposed to be a relationship where you can be open and honest with your feelings. Whom are you writing to? It is important to know to whom you are writing. If you scribbled a note to pass to a friend, it would be different than if you wrote a letter to the President of the United States. (Of course, if he were a close friend, a scribbled note would be welcomed!) The way you write a psalm will greatly depend upon who you say God is. Is He a big father figure?
