OVERCOMING THE WINTER DOLDRUMS Lets Keep Hope Alive

OVERCOMING THE WINTER DOLDRUMS Let’s Keep Hope Alive! | Psalm 62 Rev. Martin Sanders Living Christ Church December 2014

HOPE

SERIES: Winter Doldrums

Psalm 62: 1 -2 1 Truly my soul finds rest in God; my salvation comes from him. 2 Truly he is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will never be shaken.

Capture The Images of The Psalm • Salvation • Rock / Strength • Fortress / Protection * “I will never be shaken!”

Psalm 62: 5 -8 5 Yes, my soul, find rest in God; my hope comes from him. 6 Truly he is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will not be shaken. 7 My salvation and my honor depend on God; he is my mighty rock, my refuge. 8 Trust in him at all times, you people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge.

Find Rest & Hope in God Alone • 5: 13 words; memorize/own it • 6: Reaffirms verses 1 -2 • 7 • 8: Live your life in Community

Psalm 62: 11 -12 11 One thing God has spoken, two things I have heard: “Power belongs to you, God, 12 and with you, Lord, is unfailing love”; and, “You reward everyone according to what they have done. ”

Hear From Him – Take Your Personal Responsibility • One thing… • Two things God is: • STRONG • LOVING • Believe it; Build on it; Welcome the Rewards

Hope from God’s Perspective • He hopes with you. • He hopes for you.

LISTEN TO ME… “THERE IS MORE HOPE THAN YOU KNOW!”