Prayers Before an Awesome God: The Psalms for Teenagers

Book, 1998, 124 pp
CommonWord is shocked and saddened by the manipulative and abusive actions of David Haas, which came to our attention on June 23, 2020. We unreservedly condemn his actions, and stand in solidarity with all victims of sexual violence.

We also know that several of Haas’s songs have developed deep connections among individuals and worshiping communities. This adds additional grief and complexity even as we denounce sexualized violence.

As we reflect on this paradox, we have determined to remove Haas’ books from our shelves. We do so to signal our condemnation of his actions; to acknowledge the raw wounds that his choices open in the lives of victims of sexual violence; and our need for patient, ongoing reflection in life situations imbued with dissonant complexity. We view this choice as a necessary, provisional time of lament as we acknowledge this brokenness.


How can I incorporate the message of the Psalms into my own life? In Prayers Before an Awesome God: The Psalms for Teenagers, David Haas brings the joy of the Psalms to life in a language that teens can understand. Haas not only helps young people find meaning in the Psalms but also shows them how to incorporate the Psalms into everyday life.

These Psalms can also be used for any occasion that calls for prayer in a group setting--a gathering, a youth ministry function, a prayer service, a retreat, a class. A special needs index, a liturgical index, and a ritual and sacrament index assist in locating specific prayers. The Psalms have never been so accessible to teens!

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