January 12th, 2025 - Psalms: When Resolutions Fail

Scripture Passages:  Psalm 51 & Psalm 52:8-9

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David knows how to
pray for change

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Notice:
David is not a model for behaviour

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"unfailing love" & "great compassion" v.1
"teaching wisdom" v.6
"broken bones rejoice/dance" v.8

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Recognition of brokenness
Hope of renewal

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I'm sorry...8 points
Hang in there

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1. Discern what is broken

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2. Reflect on the nature of sin/brokenness

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3. Lament the brokenness

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4. Take accountability

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5.  Turn and seek help from God

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6. Trust that God can and will help

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Psalm 52:
1) The wicked
2) The righteous
3) The trusting

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7. Connect personal renewal to community renewal

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David and Jesus

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Broken, God's help, righteous
Righteous, God's help, broken

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Jesus fulfills and transforms our
psalm 51-52 prayers

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Discern, reflect, lament, confess,
repent/seek, trust, connect

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From "broken bones" to "
flourishing olive trees...
trusting in God's unfailing love forever."