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

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.
2 I cry out to God Most High,
to God who fulfills his purpose for me.
3 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!
4 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.
5 Be exalted, O God, above the heavens!
Let your glory be over all the earth!
6 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
7 My heart is steadfast, O God,
my heart is steadfast!
I will sing and make melody!
8 Awake, my glory!
Awake, O harp and lyre!
I will awake the dawn!
9 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?