27 May 2012

THE LORD WILL RECEIVE MY PRAYER

THE LORD WILL RECEIVE MY PRAYER
Text: Psalm 6

Series:
The Lord Will Receive My Prayer

Message Notes

(I) STRUGGLES IN LIFE

“O LORD, do not rebuke me in Your anger…” Psalm 6:1a

1. Fear of God’s anger (Psalm 6:1)

2. Dread of personal weaknesses (Psalm 6:3)

3. Dark troubles of the soul (Psalm 6:3)

4. Fear of death (Psalm 6:5)

5. Depressive tears (Psalm 6:6-7)

(II) STRUGGLING IN PRAYER

“Have mercy on me, O LORD, for I am weak…” Psalm 6:2a

1. Pleading the mercy of God in prayer (Psalm 6:2a)

2. Pleading for deliverance urgently (Psalm 6:4)

3. Appealing to God’s compassion (Psalm 6:6-7)

a) Weariness through groaning

b) Wasting away of the eyes through shedding of tears

(III) SUCCESS IN OVERCOMING STRUGGLES

“The LORD has heard my supplications” Psalm 6:9a

1. Knowledge that God has heard the voice of weeping (Psalm 6:8b)

2. Assurance that God has heard the voice of supplication (Psalm 6:9a)

3. Assurance that God will receive the prayers offered (Psalm 6:9b)

(IV)STRENGTH TO FACE THE STRUGGLES OF LIFE

1. Facing enemies resolutely (Psalm 6:8)

2. Facing enemies with new-found strength and confidence (Psalm 6:10a)

3. Facing enemies with a courage and hope (Psalm 6:10b)