The book of Psalms is often quoted and clichéd, but it is much less often contextualized. When we understand the Psalter relative to the circumstances in which it was written, we find a rich resource for God's people. Through these prayers, God both speaks and models to us how we might speak back to him. At its core, the book of Psalms is an instructional guide to a moment-by-moment walk with God throughout our lives. In the first of three OneBook Daily-Weekly installments on the Psalms, Dr. Brian Russell introduces readers to this important book with humility and in anticipation of finding fresh astonishment and sustenance in its God-inspired songs and prayers.