Hello my dear friends,
One of the great blessings of the Psalms is the transparency we observe
from the psalmists who are in trouble. They are in trouble. They are
real. And they pray. Good reminders for every disciple who follows
Jesus.
In His grip,
Denny
Psalms of Discipleship—Principle #35
Life Principles For Those Who Choose To Follow Jesus And Live The Discipled Life
Key Scripture: 1 O God, hasten to deliver me; O LORD, hasten to my
help! 2 Let those be ashamed and humiliated Who seek my life; Let those
be turned back and dishonored Who delight in my hurt. 3 Let those be
turned back because of their shame Who say, "Aha, aha!" 4 Let all who
seek You rejoice and be glad in You; And let those who love Your
salvation say continually, "Let God be magnified." 5 But I am afflicted
and needy; Hasten to me, O God! You are my help and my deliverer; O
LORD, do not delay. Psalm 70:1-5
Core Value: Prayer
Prayer offered during times of great duress is our connection between
hopeless and hopeful. One of the wonderful aspects of the Bible is we
are shown, time and time again, the inner thoughts of those who are
facing impossible, gut-wrenching circumstances. And time and time again,
the Saints of God are helped by the Hand of God in order to live out
the Purpose of God.
Principle #35 & Personal Application:
Quality disciples, because of grace, can turn to the Lord in times of
great trials and experience His help.
• When we pray, we pray with a sense of urgency and expectation (vs. 1)
• When we pray, we pray for protection from those who wish to attack us (vs. 2-3)
• When we pray, we pray with a heart of worship and thankfulness (vs. 4)
• When we pray, we pray honestly and to the point: Lord, help me (vs. 5)
Reflect & Respond: Some Really Good Questions To Ponder…
When I feel I am under attack, how do I usually respond: with prayer or with panic?
How can a heart of worship help me to trust in Christ more?
Prayer:
Lord Jesus, when I need help, help me to keep my eyes upon You. May I always look to You as my Helper and Deliverer.
The Essential Core Values Of The Quality Disciple Are…
Grace—Worship—Bible Study—Prayer—Community—Service
Denny Bates & Something New Christian Publishers © 2012 All rights reserved.
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One of the great blessings of the Psalms is the transparency we observe from the psalmists who are in trouble. They are in trouble. They are real. And they pray. Good reminders for every disciple who follows Jesus.
In His grip,
Denny
Psalms of Discipleship—Principle #35
Life Principles For Those Who Choose To Follow Jesus And Live The Discipled Life
Key Scripture: 1 O God, hasten to deliver me; O LORD, hasten to my help! 2 Let those be ashamed and humiliated Who seek my life; Let those be turned back and dishonored Who delight in my hurt. 3 Let those be turned back because of their shame Who say, "Aha, aha!" 4 Let all who seek You rejoice and be glad in You; And let those who love Your salvation say continually, "Let God be magnified." 5 But I am afflicted and needy; Hasten to me, O God! You are my help and my deliverer; O LORD, do not delay. Psalm 70:1-5
Core Value: Prayer
Prayer offered during times of great duress is our connection between hopeless and hopeful. One of the wonderful aspects of the Bible is we are shown, time and time again, the inner thoughts of those who are facing impossible, gut-wrenching circumstances. And time and time again, the Saints of God are helped by the Hand of God in order to live out the Purpose of God.
Principle #35 & Personal Application: Quality disciples, because of grace, can turn to the Lord in times of great trials and experience His help.
• When we pray, we pray with a sense of urgency and expectation (vs. 1)
• When we pray, we pray for protection from those who wish to attack us (vs. 2-3)
• When we pray, we pray with a heart of worship and thankfulness (vs. 4)
• When we pray, we pray honestly and to the point: Lord, help me (vs. 5)
Reflect & Respond: Some Really Good Questions To Ponder…
When I feel I am under attack, how do I usually respond: with prayer or with panic?
How can a heart of worship help me to trust in Christ more?
Prayer:
Lord Jesus, when I need help, help me to keep my eyes upon You. May I always look to You as my Helper and Deliverer.
The Essential Core Values Of The Quality Disciple Are…
Grace—Worship—Bible Study—Prayer—Community—Service
Denny Bates & Something New Christian Publishers © 2012 All rights reserved.
www.dennybates.com
http://
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