Why do we need the psalms today? The book of Psalms does not just contain “songs of praise,” as is often assumed. The Psalms can be very turbulent, filled with anguish, raw with emotion but also full of deep theology. Ultimately, the Psalms cultivate a posture of humility and trust in God, even when in the midst of great lament or circumstances that seem incongruent with God’s love. This is the posture of the Christian life.