My Strength and My Shield

Text: Psalm 28
4 February 2018

SAD AND DESPERATE PRAYERS

1. Fearing the silence of God   (Psalm 28:1)

2. Fear of being judged by God   (Psalm 28:3)

a) As the wicked
b) As the workers of iniquity

CHANGE OF TONE IN PRAYER

1. Because He has heard the voice of our supplications   (Psalm 28:6)

2. Blessing God   (Psalm 28:6)

FINDING RENEWAL

1. Through trusting   (Psalm 28:7)

2. The LORD is my strength   (Psalm 28:7)

3. And my shield   (Psalm 28:7)

4. Confident of God’s help   (Psalm 28:7)

5. Rejoicing in the Lord   (Psalm 28:7)

6. Praising the Lord with songs  (Psalm 28:7)

SIGNIFICANT ETERNAL TRUTHS

1. The LORD is the Strength of His anointed   (Psalm 28:8)

2. He is their saving refuge   (Psalm 28:8)

PRAYING WITH RENEWED CONFIDENCE

1. Prayer to be saved/delivered   (Psalm 28:9)

2. Prayer for blessing   (Psalm 28:9)

3. Prayer for God to shepherd His people   (Psalm 28:9)

4. Prayer for God to bear up His people forever   (Psalm 28:9)