Find Shelter in God through Doubts and Fears
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Find Shelter in God through Doubts and Fears
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Psalm 73
Psalm 73:1-6 “1 Truly God is good to Israel, to those whose hearts are pure. 2 But as for me, I almost lost my footing. My feet were slipping, and I was almost gone. 3 For I envied the proud when I saw them prosper despite their wickedness. 4 They seem to live such painless lives; their bodies are so healthy and strong. 5 They don’t have troubles like other people;
they’re not plagued with problems like everyone else. 6 They wear pride like a jeweled necklace and clothe themselves with cruelty…”
Psalm 73:16-20 “16 So I tried to understand why the wicked prosper. But what a difficult task it is! 17 Then I went into your sanctuary, O God, and I finally understood the destiny of the wicked. 18 Truly, you put them on a slippery path and send them sliding over the cliff to destruction. 19 In an instant they are destroyed, completely swept away by terrors. 20 When you arise, O Lord, you will laugh at their silly ideas as a person laughs at dreams in the morning.”
Allow God’s Truth to UNCOVER where choices lead
Psalm 73:21-24 “21 Then I realized that my heart was bitter, and I was all torn up inside. 22 I was so foolish and ignorant— I must have seemed like a senseless animal to you. 23 Yet I still belong to you; you hold my right hand. 24 You guide me with your counsel, leading me to a glorious destiny…”
EXAMINE your heart & find healing from God
Psalm 73:26-28 “26 My health may fail, and my spirit may grow weak,
but God remains the strength of my heart; he is mine forever. 27 Those who desert him will perish, for you destroy those who abandon you. 28 But as for me, how good it is to be near God! I have made the Sovereign Lord my shelter, and I will tell everyone about the wonderful things you do.
Make God your SHELTER to find rest & peace in doubt
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Further Study
Read Psalm 73. What fears/doubts do you face? Ask God for guidance, & seek out answers from God’s Word, our church, etc. Ask God to be your shelter, providing understanding, peace, & hope.
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