Something Happens in Prayer “To you I call, O Lord my Rock…” Psalm 28:1a When I am not just going through the motions, something happens in prayer. David Asked God to pay attention to his prayer (V1-2a) Postured himself for prayer (V2b) Made his petitions known (V3) Turned the results over to God (4) Confidently…
Talking Truths for the Edge of the Ledge “I will see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living.” Psalm 27:13 I want to see the goodness of the LORD in the living, don’t you? Sometimes the “badness” of the world hides the goodness of the Lord. The indecent, backstabbing, dishonest actions,…
Asking for Vindication “Vindicate me, O Lord, for I have led a blameless life; I have trusted in the Lord without wavering.” Psalm 26:1 Do I have the right to ask God for vindication? Not until I walk continually in truth. “…and I walk continually in your truth.” Psalm 26:3 Walk to go,…
Fear More “Who, then, is the man that fears the Lord?” Psalm 25:12 God will Direct Prosper Confide Fear– Yare’ (yaw-ray’) reverent How do we fear more? Walk in obedience-obedience is more than just not sinning Walk away from temptation-things that would disappointment Him Walk in His ways even when they contradict our ways Fear the…
Who is who? “Who may ascend the hill of the Lord? Who may stand in His holy place? “ Psalm 24:3 Who has: Clean hands Pure Heart Does not lift their soul to another Who receives… Blessing (God’s favor) Vindication (Righteousness) Truth Tuesday I want to be part of the “such a generation”…
Valley of… “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me, Your rod and Your staff they comfort me.” Psalm 23:4 Even though I walk through the valley of… Disappointment Discipline Dependency Despair Death Depression Divorce Disillusionment Two reasons we don’t have…