2. Hebrew verb (raphah) means to relax, to sink down, to let [the hands] drop, & to be disheartened. Hebrew verb (raphah) means to relax, to sink down, to let [the hands] drop, & to be disheartened.

3. “Be strong and courageous” What about “Be strong and courageous” (Deut 31:1-8, 22-23; Psa 27:14; 31:24)? P ERSONAL INITIATIVE IS NO SUBSTITUTE FOR RELIANCE ON G OD P ERSONAL INITIATIVE IS NO SUBSTITUTE FOR RELIANCE ON G OD !

4. We are finite creatures of God We are finite creatures of God (limited; Jas 4:13-17). God is an infinite Being God is an infinite Being (limitless; Gen 18:14).

5. CALMNESS, CONFIDENCE, SERENITY CALMNESS, CONFIDENCE, SERENITY – Psalm 46:8-9 “Come, behold the works of the LORD” – Psalm 46:8-9 – “Come, behold the works of the LORD” (Josh 1:1-10; 23:1-11 – 2 Sam 10:9-19).

6. When & Where is it cultivated? When & Where is it cultivated? – Psalm 46:2-3 “in trouble“waters roar” “mountains shake”. – Psalm 46:2-3 – “in trouble” when the “waters roar” and the “mountains shake”.

7. When you feel that your world is falling apart, the LORD commands “be still, & know that I am God”.