Part 2: We need counselors

Introduction

Prayer journal

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Pastor Care ministry

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We need a Nathan: 2 Sam 12:1-31

Nathan confronts David about his sin.

Psalm 6 NIV

For the director of music. With stringed instruments. According to sheminith. A psalm of David. Lord, do not rebuke me in your anger or discipline me in your wrath. Have mercy on me, Lord, for I am faint; heal me, Lord, for my bones are in agony. My soul is in deep anguish. How long, Lord, how long? Turn, Lord, and deliver me; save me because of your unfailing love. Among the dead no one proclaims your name. Who praises you from the grave? I am worn out from my groaning. All night long I flood my bed with weeping and drench my couch with tears. My eyes grow weak with sorrow; they fail because of all my foes. Away from me, all you who do evil, for the Lord has heard my weeping. The Lord has heard my cry for mercy; the Lord accepts my prayer. All my enemies will be overwhelmed with shame and anguish; they will turn back and suddenly be put to shame.

Psalm 38 NIV

A psalm of David. A petition. Lord, do not rebuke me in your anger or discipline me in your wrath. Your arrows have pierced me, and your hand has come down on me. Because of your wrath there is no health in my body; there is no soundness in my bones because of my sin. My guilt has overwhelmed me like a burden too heavy to bear. My wounds fester and are loathsome because of my sinful folly. I am bowed down and brought very low; all day long I go about mourning. My back is filled with searing pain; there is no health in my body. I am feeble and utterly crushed; I groan in anguish of heart. All my longings lie open before you, Lord; my sighing is not hidden from you. My heart pounds, my strength fails me; even the light has gone from my eyes. My friends and companions avoid me because of my wounds; my neighbors stay far away. Those who want to kill me set their traps, those who would harm me talk of my ruin; all day long they scheme and lie. I am like the deaf, who cannot hear, like the mute, who cannot speak; I have become like one who does not hear, whose mouth can offer no reply. Lord, I wait for you; you will answer, Lord my God. For I said, “Do not let them gloat or exalt themselves over me when my feet slip.” For I am about to fall, and my pain is ever with me. I confess my iniquity; I am troubled by my sin. Many have become my enemies without cause; those who hate me without reason are numerous. Those who repay my good with evil lodge accusations against me, though I seek only to do what is good. Lord, do not forsake me; do not be far from me, my God. Come quickly to help me, my Lord and my Savior.

Psalm 130 NIV

A song of ascents. Out of the depths I cry to you, Lord; Lord, hear my voice. Let your ears be attentive to my cry for mercy. If you, Lord, kept a record of sins, Lord, who could stand? But with you there is forgiveness, so that we can, with reverence, serve you. I wait for the Lord, my whole being waits, and in his word I put my hope. I wait for the Lord more than watchmen wait for the morning, more than watchmen wait for the morning. Israel, put your hope in the Lord, for with the Lord is unfailing love and with him is full redemption. He himself will redeem Israel from all their sins.

Proverbs 13:15 NIV

Good judgment wins favor, but the way of the unfaithful leads to their destruction.

Wounds are deep

Conclusion

Sidewalk Prophets “Save my life”

Lyrics

We've met half a dozen times I know your name, I know you don't know mine But I won't hold that against you

You come here every Friday night I take your order and try to be polite And hide what I've been going through

If you looked me right in the eye Would you see the pain deep inside Would you take the time

Tell me what I need to hear Tell me that I'm not forgotten Show me there's a God Who can be more than all I've ever wanted

'Cause right now I need a little hope I need to know that I'm not alone Maybe God is calling you tonight To tell me something that might save my life

I'm the pastor at your church For all these years you've listened to my words You think I know all the answers

But I've got doubts and questions too Behind this smile, I'm really just like you Afraid and tired and insecure

If you look me right in the eye Would you see the real me inside Would you take the time to

Tell me what I need to hear Tell me that I'm not forgotten Show me there's a God Who can be more than all I've ever wanted

'Cause right now I need a little hope I need to know that I'm not alone Maybe God is calling you tonight To tell me something that might save my life Save my life

I am just like everyone, Jesus I need You I need Your love to save my life, Tell me what I need to hear Tell me that I'm not forgotten Show me there's a God Who can be more than all I've ever wanted 'Cause right now I need a little hope I need to know that I'm not alone I can hear You calling me tonight Oh I know that You are calling me tonight Jesus only You can save my life

Songwriters: Glover Benjamin, Frey David, Mc Donald Benjamin Milo For non-commercial use only.

Forgiven painting by Thomas Blackshear II