Message Notes

(I) DESPERATE PRAYERS TO GOD

1. For mercy (Psalm 57:1a)

2. In times of calamity (Psalm 57:1d)

3. In times of grave danger (Psalm 57:4, 6)

a) Enemies compared to lions

b) People who are armed with deadly weapons

c) Pits dug to trap

(II) DYNAMIC FAITH IN GOD

1. Trusting in God as a Refuge (Psalm 57:1)

2. Trusting that God would “perform all things for me” (Psalm 57:3)

3. Practising steadfastness of heart (Psalm 57:7)

4. Praising God (Psalm 57:7-9)

5. Believing in the mercy of God (Psalm 57:10)

6. Seeking the exaltation of the glory of God (Psalm 57:11)

(III) DETERMINED RESPONSE

1. To praise God (Psalm 57:7-9)

a) With our glory

b) With music

c) Awakening the dawn

2. To exalt the glory of God’s name