Cross-ing Uncertainty

26/04/2020 35 min

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sermon notesOvercoming Fear: Cross-ing UncertaintyRev. Susie ChoiScripture: Psalm 4:1-8"Prayer and helplessness are inseparable. Only he who is helpless can truly pray. Your helplessness is your best prayer." ---Ole Hallesby Our New Season of Uncertainties:Period of AdjustmentJourney into the WildernessFacing the uncomfortable TruthWhat's Psalm 4 got to do with me?The Invitation to: R31. Remember God's Faithfulness2. Redirect Focus and Surrender3. Respond FaithfullyPosture of open hands:Receiving God's gift of Peace in the midst of our Storms of Uncertainties.-----Small Group Discussion Questions:Spend a few minutes in prayer in silence to prepare to hear and receive God's Word for you. Read through Psalm 4 noting words, phrases, or imagery that captures your imagination and your heart. 1. Many of us are experiencing a barrage of mixed emotions in this season of uncertainties. How are you feeling? What has been the most difficult for you?2. How are you coping through this season? How have you coped with difficulties in the past and does your past experiences offer you insight in the present? 3. As you reflect upon Psalm 4, is there a particular verse/phrase/word/imagery that is resonating with you and I wonder, if there's an offering of wisdom into your present challenges.4. Is there an invitation for personal and practical change(s) for you today? 5. Gifts and challenges seemed to go hand in hand. Often, our gifts are birthed out of some of the greatest challenges in our lives. Is there a gift in this season of challenges for you?6. Spend some time in prayer asking the Holy Spirit to etch today's gleaning in your heart and for it to find tangible expression in your life.