DISTRESS! DISTRESS!
Psalm 55 (449)
Introduction
A. Are you ever distressed? …………………………………………………………?
B. King David was dealing with distress because of an enemy who was a good friend
when he wrote Psalm 55: Vv12-14; Vv1-7
C. What does God want us to do when we are distressed?
I. God wants us to persevere in the battle. Vv6-7; James 1:2-3 (891)
A. There are people who try to escape.
1. physically
2. chemically
3. ultimately
B. There are people who refuse to let others help. Galatians 6:1-2 (862)
C. What is the appropriate decision? Persevere and use what we have available.
II. God wants us to request His help. Vv22,1,2,16
A. Pray to our Heavenly Father on a regular basis. Vv16-17
B. Pray with a sincere heart. V17; James 1:2-8 (891)
C. Pray with confidence. Vv22,18,19
D. Philippians 4:6-7 (869); Hebrews 4:14-16 (885)
Conclusion
A. Persevere and pray to our Heavenly Father.
B. People can help us, but we must be the change agent.
