Recognize God’s Presence April 10. Think About It Tell us about a time you were lost. How did you find your way back to your destination? Grief can cause.

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Recognize God’s Presence April 10

Think About It Tell us about a time you were lost. How did you find your way back to your destination? Grief can cause us to be confused and lost on our life’s journey. Today  We look at how to draw on God’s love, God’s power, God’s wisdom to guide us through the feeling of being lost in grief

Listen for how David handled threats by his enemies. Psalm 31:7-10 (NIV) I will be glad and rejoice in your love, for you saw my affliction and knew the anguish of my soul. [8] You have not handed me over to the enemy but have set my feet in a spacious place. [9] Be merciful to me, O Lord,

Listen for how David handled threats by his enemies. for I am in distress; my eyes grow weak with sorrow, my soul and my body with grief. [10] My life is consumed by anguish and my years by groaning; my strength fails because of my affliction, and my bones grow weak.

Rejoice in God’s Faithfulness What words and phrases express David’s feelings and difficult circumstances? When have you felt the same emotions that David describes in this psalm? Why should our feelings not define our actions or reactions?

Rejoice in God’s Faithfulness What, then, is the godly way to manage our emotions? They are God-given … they must have a good purpose. What words and phrases express David’s joy and assurance?

Rejoice in God’s Faithfulness How is the Christian view of strength different from the world’s? What are some specific things you can do in the midst of a time of grieving to put into practice the Christian view of strength? Christian ViewWorld View

Trust in God’s Power What are some things in which we typically place our faith/trust each day? Listen for how David declares his trust.

Psalm 31:14-16 (NIV) But I trust in you, O Lord; I say, "You are my God." [15] My times are in your hands; deliver me from my enemies and from those who pursue me. [16] Let your face shine on your servant; save me in your unfailing love.

Trust in God’s Power How does David express his dependence on God? When is it most difficult for you to trust in the Lord? Where do people in our culture turn when we face overwhelming circumstances – who do people want to trust?

Trust in God’s Power David turned to God. Specifically what does David pray for? Consider the phrase from vs. 15: “My times are in your hands” or “The course of my life is in your power.” What kinds of things are you facing where you need to turn over the course of your life to God’s power?

Listen for how God answered David’s prayers. Psalm 31:21-24 (NIV) Praise be to the Lord, for he showed his wonderful love to me when I was in a besieged city. [22] In my alarm I said, "I am cut off from your sight!" Yet you heard my cry for mercy when I called to you for help. [23] Love the Lord, all his saints! The Lord preserves the faithful, but the proud he pays back in full. [24] Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the Lord.

Express Your Love for God What did God do for David? What can you share that God has done for you when you called on Him? David said he was alarmed. When is it wise to be alarmed? How does this relate to trust?

Express Your Love for God David says, “love the Lord.” What will be the result? What do you think is the advantage in expressing your love for God whether you feel like doing it or not?

Application Grief is the los or anticipated loss of someone you love or something you treasure. – Believers can rejoice in the Lord even in the midst of grief and trouble – Be sensitive to the grief you see around you … even that in your own life – Be looking for things God has done in the world around you which deserve your praise and thanks … even something as simple as a flower

Application For the believer, your times are in God’s hands. – This week look for a situation that you can turn over to God – Tell Him you are placing that situation in His capable hands – Thank Him ahead of time for taking care of that problem, meeting that need

Application Faith is sometimes expressed with doubts and questions. – Address your questions to God, tell him of your doubts – Praise Him for His love for you – Express your love, faith, and hope to Him every day

Recognize God’s Presence April 10