Strength for the Journey Part 4

03/09/2025 47 min
Strength for the Journey Part 4

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Part 4 - God’s Plan in Delay
Psalm 6:3

I. Our Problem In God’s Delays (Psalm 13:1-2)
Psalm 142:2
What Kind of Problems Do We Face in God’s Delays?
1. We Struggle With Feeling Forgotten
Psalm 13:1b, 10:1, Isaiah 49:15
2. We Struggle With Feeling Frustrated (Psalm 13:2)
■ Because Of The Constant Emotional Drain (V. 2a)
■ Because Of Crushing Enemies Gloating (v. 2b)
1 Peter 5:8

II. Our Petition in God’s Delays (Psalm 13:3–4)
● David’s Fears:
1. Death – v. 3
2. Defeat – v. 4a
3. Disgrace – v. 4b
● David’s Three Prayers:
1. Strengthen my faith – “Consider me” (v. 3)
2. Guide my way – “hear me” (v. 3)
Psalm 34:4
3. Refresh my soul – “Lighten mine eyes” (v. 3)
Psalm 51:12, Psalm 51:3

III. Our Praise in God’s Delays (Psalm 13:5–6)
Psalm 7:1, 30:12, 104:1

David Prays For God’s:
○ Kindness – v. 5a
Psalm 71:1, 147:11
○ Forgiveness – v. 5b
○ Goodness – v. 6
Habakkuk 2:3
4 Practical Ways to Respond to Divine Delays
1. Trust God’s Character
2. Maintain Spiritual Disciplines
3. Embrace The Gift Of Time
4. Sow Seeds In Joy
Habakkuk 3:17–19