Stressed-Out
Posted 12/22/2002
Because of:
- Alienation Ps 107:4-5 lonely, disenchanted
- Enslavement Ps 107:10-12 obligations, addiction
- Rebellion Ps 107:17-18 going my own way, resisting God
- Adversity Ps 107:23-37 trials
Respond with:
- Gratitude Ps 107:1 give thanks
- Crediting God Ps 107:2,8 remember, awareness
- Depending on God Ps 107:6,13 trust, patience
- Praise Ps 107:8 emotional release in a good direction
- Public worship Ps 107:32 get off of self
- Wisdom Ps 107:43 view of life from God's perspective
God's Stress-relief:
- His leadership Ps 107:7,30 the right way
- His power Ps 107:14,16,29 he is able to overcome
- His sovereignty Ps 107:33-37 his way is best
- His blessings Ps 107:38-39 in any circumstance
- His Judgement Ps 107:33, 40 get our attention
- His provision Ps 107:41-42 meeting needs