130901 AM Psalms for the Lonely and the Fearful
| Psalms for the Lonely and the Fearful ** A. “I’m lonely.” “I’m afflicted.” “I’m afraid.” “My guilt is great.” “The troubles of my heart are enlarged .” B. The Psalms cover a wide range of experiences and emotions . They give God’s people the words to express these emotions and to bring these experiences before the throne of God in prayer. 1. At the same time, the Psalms don’t simply express emotions; when interacted with in faith, they can actually awaken and shape the emotions of the godly. 2. It isn’t “natural” to trust God in difficult times, but the Psalms reveal a way of doing just that, enriching our ability to respond to adversity in God-glorifying ways.”I am Lonely” (Psalm 25) • (25:1-2a) – Engagement of the ________ man.• (25:2b) – A straightforward ________ in the midst of difficult people and circumstances. • (25:3) – A reminder of God-revealed _________ . • (25:4-5) – Surrendered _________ for wisdom, guidance , perspective , and patience. • (25:6-7) -A request for God to _________ , rooted in the goodness of God. • (25:8-10) – A proclamation about the ___________ of God. • (25:11-15) -A petition for _________ and deliverance from God. • (25:16-22) – Transparent, honest confession of desperate _______ for God. “I am Afraid” (Psalm 56) • (56: 1a) – An address to the God of ________. • (56: 1b-2) – A summary of present __________. • (56:3-4)-A personal profession and reminder of God’s ____________. • (56:5-7) – _________ to God of justice and vengeance. • (56:8-11) – An intimate recounting of the _________ that flow from real relationship with God. • (56:12-13) – A ___________ to continue walking faithfully with the Lord. |