24 June 2012

ATTEND TO MY CRY, O GOD

ATTEND TO MY CRY, O GOD
Text: Psalm 61

Series:
The Lord Will Receive My Prayer

Message Notes

(I) TRIALS OF LIFE CAN BE VERY CHALLENGING

1. We can feel that we are at the end of the earth (Psalm 61:a)

2. We can feel thoroughly overwhelmed (Psalm 61:2b)

(II) THE PLACE OF PRAYER IN THE TRIALS OF LIFE

1. Crying out to God in prayer (Psalm 61:1)

a) Wherever we are

b) Whatever we may feel

2. Content of Prayer

a) God’s leading to higher ground ( Psalm 61:2c )

b) Vowing to God ( Psalm 61:5a )

i) Maturity of faith to comprehend the significance of a vow

ii) Maturity of faith and life to fulfil what is vowed

(III) THE POWER OF CONFIDENT FAITH IN GOD

1. God will be a shelter (Psalm 61:3a, 4b)

2. God will be a strong tower (Psalm 61:3b)

3. God will hear our vows (prayer) (Psalm 61:5a)

4. God will prolong our life (Psalm 61:6)

5. God will preserve (Psalm 61:7)

(IV) APPROPRIATE RESPONSE

1. To abide in the Lord’s tabernacle (Psalm 61:4a)

2. To trust in the shelter of God’s wings (Psalm 61:4b)

3. To sing praises to the Lord (Psalm 61:8a)

4. To fulfil vow(s) to God (Psalm 61:8b)