A Prayer in time of Trials
Dr. George Bannister
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“A Prayer In Times Of Trial”
Psalm 25:1-
1 O Lord, I give my life to you.
2 I trust in you, my God! Do not let me be disgraced, or let my enemies rejoice in my defeat.
3 No one who trusts in you will ever be disgraced, but disgrace comes to those who try to deceive others.
4 Show me the right path, O Lord; point out the road for me to follow.
5 Lead me by your truth and teach me, for you are the God who saves me. All day long I put my hope in you.
6 Remember, O Lord, your compassion and unfailing love, which you have shown from long ages past.
7 Do not remember the rebellious sins of my youth. Remember me in the light of your unfailing love, for you are merciful, O Lord.
8 The Lord is good and does what is right; he shows the proper path to those who go astray.
9 He leads the humble in doing right, teaching them his way.
10 The Lord leads with unfailing love and faithfulness all who keep his covenant and obey his demands.
11 For the honor of your name, O Lord, forgive my many, many sins.
12 Who are those who fear the Lord? He will show them the path they should choose.
13 They will live in prosperity, and their children will inherit the land.
14 The Lord is a friend to those who fear him. He teaches them his covenant.
15 My eyes are always on the Lord, for he rescues me from the traps of my enemies.
16 Turn to me and have mercy, for I am alone and in deep distress.
17 My problems go from bad to worse. Oh, save me from them all!
18 Feel my pain and see my trouble. Forgive all my sins.
19 See how many enemies I have and how viciously they hate me!
20 Protect me! Rescue my life from them! Do not let me be disgraced, for in you I take refuge.
21 May integrity and honesty protect me, for I put my hope in you.
22 O God, ransom Israel from all its troubles.
INTRODUCTION:
TS: Notice some anchors for praying in times of trial:
I- EXPRESS YOUR TRUST IN THE FAITHFULNESS OF GOD ().
“1 O Lord, I give my life to you. 2 I trust in you, my God! Do not let me be disgraced, or let my enemies rejoice in my defeat. 3 No one who trusts in you will ever be disgraced, but disgrace comes to those who try to deceive others.”
A- Begin with surrender of your whole life to God. (vs. 1)
1- The Psalmist surrenders his whole life (nepesh = נֶֶפֶשׁ) to God. means: “soul; self; life; person; heart.” The inner person is nepesh, while the outer person, or reputation, is shem, most commonly translated “name.”
The inner person is nepesh, while the outer person, or reputation, is shem, most commonly translated “name.”
() “Give me happiness, O Lord, for I give myself (my very inner self) to you.”
nepesh (נֶֶפֶשׁ
“soul; self; life; person; heart.”
Give me happiness, O Lord,
B- Remember that God is faithful to those who follow him with their whole heart.
2- If God has the innermost core of your being, he will own the rest of you as well.
for I give myself to you.
B- Remember that God is faithful to those who follow him with their whole heart. (vs. 2-3).
1- The scriptures give assurance of God’s faithfulness to such people.
() “As the Scriptures tell us, “Anyone who trusts in him will never be disgraced.”
C- Confess your confidence in God’s faithfulness to direct your life (vs. 8-10).
As the Scriptures tell us, “Anyone who trusts in him will never be disgraced.”
C- Confess your confidence in God’s faithfulness to direct your life (vs. 8-10).
1- The Lord will always lead his child in the right path (vs. 8-9).
2- The Lord always lovingly and faithfully leads his obedient child in the right path. (vs. 10).
II- EXPRESS YOUR DESIRE FOR GOD TO INSTRUCT YOU ().
A- Ask God to show you the right path to walk.
1-
B- Ask God to teach you His truth from His word.
C- Express your faith in God’s instruction (vs. 12-15).
C-
III- EXPRESS YOUR DESIRE FOR GOD TO EXTEND HIS GRACE INTO YOUR LIFE ().
A- Reflect on God’s grace extended in the past (vs. 6).
B- Remember that God does not punish for sins that have already been confessed (vs. 7).
C- Request forgiveness for current rebellion (vs. 11).
D- Request help for the present trials (vs. 16-22).
CONCLUSION:
1 O Lord, I give my life to you.
2 I trust in you, my God! Do not let me be disgraced, or let my enemies rejoice in my defeat.
3 No one who trusts in you will ever be disgraced, but disgrace comes to those who try to deceive others.
4 Show me the right path, O Lord; point out the road for me to follow.
5 Lead me by your truth and teach me, for you are the God who saves me. All day long I put my hope in you.
6 Remember, O Lord, your compassion and unfailing love, which you have shown from long ages past.
7 Do not remember the rebellious sins of my youth. Remember me in the light of your unfailing love, for you are merciful, O Lord.
8 The Lord is good and does what is right; he shows the proper path to those who go astray.
9 He leads the humble in doing right, teaching them his way.
10 The Lord leads with unfailing love and faithfulness all who keep his covenant and obey his demands.
11 For the honor of your name, O Lord, forgive my many, many sins.
12 Who are those who fear the Lord? He will show them the path they should choose.
13 They will live in prosperity, and their children will inherit the land.
14 The Lord is a friend to those who fear him. He teaches them his covenant.
15 My eyes are always on the Lord, for he rescues me from the traps of my enemies.
16 Turn to me and have mercy, for I am alone and in deep distress.
17 My problems go from bad to worse. Oh, save me from them all!
18 Feel my pain and see my trouble. Forgive all my sins.
19 See how many enemies I have and how viciously they hate me!
20 Protect me! Rescue my life from them! Do not let me be disgraced, for in you I take refuge.
21 May integrity and honesty protect me, for I put my hope in you.
22 O God, ransom Israel from all its troubles.
INTRODUCTION:
TS: Notice some anchors for praying in times of trial:
I- EXPRESS YOUR TRUST IN THE FAITHFULNESS OF GOD ().
I- EXPRESS YOUR TRUST IN THE FAITHFULNESS OF GOD ().
“1 O Lord, I give my life to you. 2 I trust in you, my God! Do not let me be disgraced, or let my enemies rejoice in my defeat. 3 No one who trusts in you will ever be disgraced, but disgrace comes to those who try to deceive others.”
A- Begin with surrender of your whole life to God. (vs. 1)
1- The Psalmist surrenders his whole life (nepesh = נֶֶפֶשׁ) toGod. means: “soul; self; life; person; heart.” The inner person is nepesh, while the outer person, or reputation, is shem, most commonly translated “name.”
God. means: “soul; self; life; person; heart.” The inner
person is nepesh, while the outer person, or reputation, is
shem, most commonly translated “name.”
() “Give me happiness, O Lord, for I give myself (my very inner self) to you.”
(my very inner self) to you.”
2- If God has the innermost core of your being, he will own the rest of you as well.
the rest of you as well.
B- Remember that God is faithful to those who follow him with their whole heart. (vs. 2-3).
their whole heart. (vs. 2-3).
1- The scriptures give assurance of God’s faithfulness to such people.
people.
() “As the Scriptures tell us, “Anyone who trusts in him will never be disgraced.”
who trusts in him will never be disgraced.”
C- Confess your confidence in God’s faithfulness to direct your life (vs. 8-10).
life (vs. 8-10).
1- The Lord will always lead his child in the right path (vs. 8-9).
(vs. 8-9).
2- The Lord always lovingly and faithfully leads his obedient child in the right path. (vs. 10).
child in the right path. (vs. 10).
II- EXPRESS YOUR DESIRE FOR GOD TO INSTRUCT YOU ().
II- EXPRESS YOUR DESIRE FOR GOD TO INSTRUCT YOU ().
4 Show me the right path, O Lord; point out the road for me to follow.
5 Lead me by your truth and teach me, for you are the God who saves me. All day long I put my hope in you.
A- Ask God to show you the right path to walk.
1- The thought conveyed is that the Lord knows the right path and he wants God to personally show him.
path and he wants God to personally show him.
B- Ask God to teach you His truth from His word
1- “Point out” renders the Hebrew word, lamad (לָמַד), to help one learn. The Hebrew process was to teach by rote and example.
help one learn. The Hebrew process was to teach by
rote and example.
a- This would personally involve the Lord in the process.
process.
2- “Guide” = Hebrew “darak” (דָּרַךְ), meaning to lead or tread with, to lead in a march.
with, to lead in a march.
a- The Lord is being asked to personally treat with the psalmist, leading the way through the trial.
psalmist, leading the way through the trial.
C- Express your faith in God’s instruction (vs. 12-15).
12 Who are those who fear the Lord? He will show them the path they should choose.
13 They will live in prosperity, and their children will inherit the land.
14 The Lord is a friend to those who fear him. He teaches them his covenant.
15 My eyes are always on the Lord, for he rescues me from the traps of my enemies.
1- The Lord will instruct, resulting in good things for his children.
children.
2- The Lord is a friend, who rescues his children.
III- EXPRESS YOUR DESIRE FOR GOD TO EXTEND HIS GRACE INTO YOUR LIFE ().
III- EXPRESS YOUR DESIRE FOR GOD TO EXTEND HIS GRACE INTO YOUR LIFE ().
A- Reflect on God’s grace extended in the past (vs. 6).
6 Remember, O Lord, your compassion and unfailing love, which you have shown from long ages past.
1- Talk to God about his love and faithfulness in the past.
a- He does not need to be reminded, but you do.
B- Remember that God does not punish for sins that have already been confessed (vs. 7).
been confessed (vs. 7).
“Do not remember the rebellious sins of my youth. Remember me in the light of your unfailing love, for you are merciful, O Lord.”
1- In light of Calvary, He will no longer remember our past sins. We need to remember that fact.
C- Request forgiveness for current rebellion (vs. 11).
“For the honor of your name, O Lord, forgive my many, many sins.”
many sins.”
D- Request help for the present trials (vs. 16-22).
1- Request God’s grace to help in the present trial (vs. 16).
2- Tell God how you feel about your trial (vs. 17).
3- Recognize that God empathizes with your pain (vs. 18).
4- Make your specific request (vs. 19-20).
5- Confess that He is your only hope (vs. 21-22).
CONCLUSION: