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One Day at a Time (Psalm 57:1-11)

Gearl Spicer Gearl Spicer, June 5, 2022
Part of the All In - Back Against The Wall series, preached at a Sunday Online service

Psalm 57 (Listen)

To the choirmaster: according to Do Not Destroy. A Miktam of David, when he fled from Saul, in the cave.

57:1   Be merciful to me, O God, be merciful to me,
    for in you my soul takes refuge;
  in the shadow of your wings I will take refuge,
    till the storms of destruction pass by.
  I cry out to God Most High,
    to God who fulfills his purpose for me.
  He will send from heaven and save me;
    he will put to shame him who tramples on me. Selah
  God will send out his steadfast love and his faithfulness!
  My soul is in the midst of lions;
    I lie down amid fiery beasts—
  the children of man, whose teeth are spears and arrows,
    whose tongues are sharp swords.
  Be exalted, O God, above the heavens!
    Let your glory be over all the earth!
  They set a net for my steps;
    my soul was bowed down.
  They dug a pit in my way,
    but they have fallen into it themselves. Selah
  My heart is steadfast, O God,
    my heart is steadfast!
  I will sing and make melody!
    Awake, my glory!
  Awake, O harp and lyre!
    I will awake the dawn!
  I will give thanks to you, O Lord, among the peoples;
    I will sing praises to you among the nations.
10   For your steadfast love is great to the heavens,
    your faithfulness to the clouds.
11   Be exalted, O God, above the heavens!
    Let your glory be over all the earth!

(ESV)

Sermon Notes

All In Back - Against The Wall
One Day at a Time
Psalm 57
6/5/22

*Do you ever find yourself with a unique day filled with challenges?

David took refuge in a cave for a day to remember core qualities of faith:
*Grace
*Love
*Steadfastness
*Praise
*Trust

"Be gracious to me, O God, be gracious to me, for my soul takes refuge in You; and in the shadow of your wings I will take refuge until destruction passes by." Psalms 57:1

"My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast; I will sing, yes, I will sing praises." Psalms 57:7

"Be exalted above the heavens, O God, Let your glory be above all the earth." Psalms 57:11

I. Make prayer a priority - Psalms 57:1-5
A. Taking refuge leads to insights
B. No one stops Him hearing
C. Enemies can never steal His glory

II. Stay strong in the storms - Psalms 57:6-10
A. Awareness helps us avoid the pits
B. Praise prepares us to face obstacles
C. Awakening to praise is a daily key

III. Exalt Him to experience His blessings - Psalms 57:5,11
*His greatness and glory will lead us beyond all challenges - ONE DAY AT A TIME!

What does today hold for you?

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