Psalm 27
The beginning of
a trial often brings trauma and the end may bring relief. It’s the middle of the trial that brings the
test. How do we handle waiting? God points us to prayer over worry in Psalm
27.
Worry is focusing on the problem and our limited strength.
Prayer is focusing
on God and His unlimited resources and power.
I. Preparation for Prayer of
Petition v.1-6
·
Openly Confess Your Faith in God.
v.1-3
God does not
show us the future but His presence in it.
“light” must be present for “salvation”
to occur. v.1
·
Past Deliverance & Faith = Envisioned Victory v.2-3
God makes away
for us to be free from troubled hearts but not from troubled times.
The size of the problem
is not as important as the size of your God.
·
Focus Your Heart on God. v.4
1.
A dedicated focus –
One thing I have asked from the
LORD…
What we fail to possess
in experience, we should not cease to desire in heart.
2.
A demonstrated obedience – that I shall seek
3.
A desired presence – that I may dwell
in the house…
4.
A developed understanding – To behold the
beauty of the Lord and to meditate in His temple
·
Claim the Promises of God v.5
·
Confidently Praise God v.6
Now
That You Are Ready To Pray, Ask God To Help!
II. Prayer of Petition Is: v.7-12
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Emotional in nature v.7a
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Expectant in Spirit v.7b
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Obedient in Response v.8
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Confident in relationship v.9-10
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Receptive of Guidance v.11
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Explicit in Confession v.12
Coming
out of the Prayer Closet The Trial Remains
III. The Prayer of Petition
Provides: v.13-14
·
Personal Strength and Hope v.13
·
Patience and Courage v.14
