13 February 2006

Text: Psalm 119:25-32

PROBLEMS IN LIFE
1. Feeling down in the dumps
"My soul clings to the dust…"     Psalm 119:25a

2. Heaviness of heart/soul
"My soul melts from heaviness…"    Psalm 1119:28a

FACING PROBLEMS IN LIFE
1. In Prayer- for revival
"Revive me according to Your word…"    Psalm 119:25b

2. In Prayer- for guidance (teaching)
"Teach me Your statutes…"    Psalm 119:26b

3. In Prayer- for understanding
"Make me understand the way of Your precepts…"    Psalm 119:27a

4. In Prayer- for strength
"Strengthen me according to Your word…"    Psalm 119:28

STRONG DETERMINATIONS
1. Meditation
"So shall I meditate on Your wonderful works…"    Psalm 119:27b

2. Choosing the way of truth
"I have chosen the way of truth;
Your judgments I have laid before me"    Psalm 119:30

3. Clinging to the Word of God
"I cling to Your testimonies;
Oh, LORD, do not put me to shame"    Psalm 119:31

4. Running the course
"I will run the course of Your commandments,
For You have enlarged my heart"    Psalm 119:32

THE PLACE OF GOD'S WORD
1. Central

2. Choice