Post by JEM on Nov 20, 2005 13:10:08 GMT
WHEN YOU’RE DOWN from OUR DAILY BREAD May 11th 2004
by Dave Branon
READ Psalm 6
Sometimes it does not take much to get us down, does it?
An unkind remark from a friend. Bad news from the motor mechanic.
A financial set back, or a misbehaving child can put a cloud of gloom over everything, even on the sunniest day.
You know you should be joyful. But everything seems to be against you.
making simple tasks a struggle
David must have been feeling that way when he wrote Psalm 6.
Verse 2 declares “he felt weak and sickly”
Verse 3 declares “he was trouble,
Verse 4. forsaken,
Verse 6. weary.
Verse 7 grief stricken
But he knew what to do when he was down.
He looked up and trusted God to take care of him and see him through.
When we look up and focus on God, something good happens.
We get our eyes off ourselves and gain a new appreciation of Him.
Next time you are down, try looking up to God.
He is Sovereign See Psalm 47 verse 8
He loves See 1 John 4 verses 9-10
He considers you special See Matthew 6 verse 26
He has a purpose for your trials See James 21 verse 2-4
Yes life can seem unbearable at times. But don’t let it keep you down.
Pick yourself up. Try again with God’s help.
Meditate on Gods goodness. Talk to Him and know that he hears you
(Psalm 6 v 9) That will give you strength to get up when you’re down
Come you disconsolate where ever you languish
Come to the mercy seat, fervently kneel
Here bring your wounded hearts here tell your anguish
Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal. (by Moore)
WHEN LIFE KNOCKS YOU TO YOUR KNEES
YOU’RE IN A GOOD POSITION TO PRAY
by Dave Branon
READ Psalm 6
Sometimes it does not take much to get us down, does it?
An unkind remark from a friend. Bad news from the motor mechanic.
A financial set back, or a misbehaving child can put a cloud of gloom over everything, even on the sunniest day.
You know you should be joyful. But everything seems to be against you.
making simple tasks a struggle
David must have been feeling that way when he wrote Psalm 6.
Verse 2 declares “he felt weak and sickly”
Verse 3 declares “he was trouble,
Verse 4. forsaken,
Verse 6. weary.
Verse 7 grief stricken
But he knew what to do when he was down.
He looked up and trusted God to take care of him and see him through.
When we look up and focus on God, something good happens.
We get our eyes off ourselves and gain a new appreciation of Him.
Next time you are down, try looking up to God.
He is Sovereign See Psalm 47 verse 8
He loves See 1 John 4 verses 9-10
He considers you special See Matthew 6 verse 26
He has a purpose for your trials See James 21 verse 2-4
Yes life can seem unbearable at times. But don’t let it keep you down.
Pick yourself up. Try again with God’s help.
Meditate on Gods goodness. Talk to Him and know that he hears you
(Psalm 6 v 9) That will give you strength to get up when you’re down
Come you disconsolate where ever you languish
Come to the mercy seat, fervently kneel
Here bring your wounded hearts here tell your anguish
Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal. (by Moore)
WHEN LIFE KNOCKS YOU TO YOUR KNEES
YOU’RE IN A GOOD POSITION TO PRAY