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Part 6: Praying Your Fears

PSALMS OF SUMMER

PART 6

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Psalm 3:1-8

1.  WE ALL FACE TWO LEVELS OF FEAR.

  • The backstory: Absalom

“O Lord, I have so many enemies; so many are against me. So many are saying, ‘God will never rescue him!’” Psalm 3:1-2 (NLT)

2.  GOD’S PLAN TO PRAY YOUR FEARS.

 

  • In your fear – trust God and move forward.

“But You, O Lord, are a shield around me; You are my glory, the One who holds my head high.” Psalm 3:3 (NLT)

  • Relocate your identity.  

“But You, Lord, are a shield around me, my glory, the One who lifts my head high.” Psalm 3:3 (NIV)

  • Depend on the substitute.  

“I cried out to the Lord, and He answered me from His holy mountain.” Psalm 3:4 (NLT)

  • Think of other people.  


“I lay down and slept, yet I woke up in safety, for the Lord was watching over me. I am not afraid of ten thousand enemies who surround me on every side.” Psalm 3:5-6 (NLT)

“Arise, O Lord! Rescue me, my God! Slap all my enemies in the face! Shatter the teeth of the wicked! Victory comes from You, O Lord. May You bless Your people.” Psalm 3:7-8 (NLT)

“The Lord is my light and my salvation—so why should I be afraid? The Lord is my fortress, protecting me from danger, so why should I tremble?” Psalm 27:1 (NLT)

MY NEXT STEP TODAY IS:

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This Week’s Reading Plan and Blog/Podcast:

  • YouVersion® Bible App Reading Plan:
    “Fear Not” (5 Days)

  • Blog and Podcast: “Praying Your Fears”

Psalms of SummerDr. John Gerlach