Message Notes

(I) STRUGGLES IN LIFE

1. To be expected

2. To be overcome

(II) STRUGGLES TO WAIT ON GOD IN A POTENTIALLY DEADLY SITUATION

1. Against evil

2. Against mighty men given to evil (Psalm 52:1)

3. Painful Realities

a) The use of the Tongues

i) The deadly use of the tongue (like a sharp razor) ( Psalm 52:2 )

ii) The use of the tongue to bring about destruction ( Psalm 52:2 )

iii) The use of the tongue in deception ( Psalm 52:2, 4 )

iv) The use of the tongue in lying ( Psalm 52:3 )

b) The arrogance of man

i) Trusts in the abundance of his riches ( Psalm 52:7a )

ii) Strengthens himself in wickedness ( Psalm 52:7b )

(III) STRUGGLING IN PRAYER

1. The Elements that make up Imprecatory prayer

a) Frustration

b) Anger

c) Judgment

2. Imprecatory prayer offered

a) God’s punitive judgment contemplated ( Psalm 52:5-7 )

b) God’s punitive judgment pronounced ( Psalm 52:5 )

(IV) STRUGGLES OVERCOME THROUGH WAITING ON THE LORD

1. Choosing innocence

“But I am like a green olive tree in the house of God” Psalm 52:8a

2. Choosing to trust

“I trust in the mercy of God forever and ever” Psalm 52:8b

3. Choosing to praise

“I will praise You forever…” Psalm 52:9a

4. Choosing to wait on the Lord

“I will wait on Your name, for it is good” Psalm 52:9c