“Embracing Change To Experience Life!”
“Embracing Change To Experience Life!”
Psalm 61:1–8Psalm 61:1–8
Your situation doesn’t
change a bit about GOD –
• WHO HE IS• WHAT HE CAN
DO• HIS GOODNESS
• WHO HE IS• WHAT HE CAN
DO• HIS GOODNESS
Psalm 61:1,2…. Psalm 61:1,2….
“(v.1) Hear my cry, O God;listen to my prayer.
(v.2) From the ends of the earth
I call to you, I call as my heart grows faint; lead me to therock that is higher than I.”
(NIV)
“(v.1) Hear my cry, O God;listen to my prayer.
(v.2) From the ends of the earth
I call to you, I call as my heart grows faint; lead me to therock that is higher than I.”
(NIV)
David FEELS that God isa million miles away.
David FEELS that God isa million miles away.
means “to shroud,” “clothed in darkness.”
(overwhelmed)
We are imperfect people in an imperfect world
BUT praise Godwe serve a PERFECT GOD!
We are imperfect people in an imperfect world
BUT praise Godwe serve a PERFECT GOD!
In times of
discouragement, we must learn to turn to Him.
RESPECT HIS POSITION!
Isaiah 25:1…. Isaiah 25:1….
“LORD, you are my God;I will exalt you and
praise your name, for in perfect faithfulness you
have done marvelous things, things planned
long ago.”(NIV)
“LORD, you are my God;I will exalt you and
praise your name, for in perfect faithfulness you
have done marvelous things, things planned
long ago.”(NIV)
David goes on to say….
“Lead me to the rockthat is higher than I.”
(Psalm 61:2b; NIV)
“Lead me to the rockthat is higher than I.”
(Psalm 61:2b; NIV)
Psalm 61:3,4…. Psalm 61:3,4….
“(v.3) For you have been my refuge, a strong tower
against the foe. (v.4) I long to dwell in your tent
forever and take refuge in the shelter of your
wings.”(NIV)
“(v.3) For you have been my refuge, a strong tower
against the foe. (v.4) I long to dwell in your tent
forever and take refuge in the shelter of your
wings.”(NIV)
“For you have beenmy refuge
[a shelter for me],a strong tower
against the foe [enemy].”Psalm 61:3, NIV Psalm 61:3, NIV
Psalm 57:1…. Psalm 57:1….
“Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me, for in
you my soul takes refuge. I will take refuge in the
shadow of your wings until the disaster has passed.”
(NIV)
Just think back to the
horrors of your past. Look to all of the times
that God has PROTECTED you from harm.
Just think back to the
horrors of your past. Look to all of the times
that God has PROTECTED you from harm.
“I long to dwell in your tent forever and takerefuge in the shelter
of your wings.”(Psalm 61:4; NIV)
“I long to dwell [abide]in your tent forever.”
David refers to himself
as an everlasting guestin the tent of the Lord.
Romans 8:15…. Romans 8:15….
“For you did not receivea spirit that makes youa slave again to fear,
but you received the Spirit
of sonship. And by himwe cry, ‘Abba, Father.’ ”
(NIV)
“ (v.5) For you have heard my vows, O God; you have given me the heritage of those who fear your name. (v.6) Increase the days of the king’s life, his years for many generations. (v.7) May he be enthroned in
God’s presence forever; appoint your love and
faithfulness to protect him.” (NIV)
Psalm 61:5-7…. Psalm 61:5-7….
In times of
David praised the Lord for
His blessings on his lifeand the lives
of the people of Israel.
Praising in difficult timesis not always easy
BUT if we want to overcome discouragement,
it is a requirement.
Our problem is thatwe (many Christians)
DON’T EVEN praise Godin the good times.
You don’t know whatyou’ve got TILL IT’S GONE!
“Then will I ever sing praise to your name and fulfill my vows day after
day.” (NIV)
Psalm 61:8…. Psalm 61:8….