OVERCOMING THE WINTER DOLDRUMS

Let’s Keep Hope Alive! | Psalm 62

Rev. Martin Sanders

Living Christ Church

December 2014

HOPE

SERIES: Winter Doldrums

Psalm 62:1-2

1 Truly my soul finds rest in God; my salvation comes from him.

2 Truly he is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will never be shaken.

Capture The Images of The Psalm•Salvation

•Rock / Strength

•Fortress / Protection

* “I will never be shaken!”

Psalm 62:5-85 Yes, my soul, find rest in God; my hope comes from him.

6 Truly he is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will not be shaken.

7 My salvation and my honor depend on God; he is my mighty rock, my refuge.

8 Trust in him at all times, you people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge.

Find Rest & Hope in God Alone•5: 13 words; memorize/own it

•6: Reaffirms verses 1-2

•7

•8: Live your life in Community

Psalm 62:11-12

11 One thing God has spoken,    two things I have heard: “Power belongs to you, God,

12 and with you, Lord, is unfailing love”; and, “You reward everyone  according to what they have done.”

Hear From Him – Take Your Personal Responsibility

•One thing…•Two things God is:

•STRONG•LOVING

•Believe it; Build on it; Welcome the Rewards

Hope from God’s Perspective

•He hopes with you.

•He hopes for you.

LISTEN TO ME…

“THERE IS

MORE HOPE

THAN YOU KNOW!”