Message Notes

(I) TRIALS OF LIFE CAN BE VERY CHALLENGING

1. We can feel that we are at the end of the earth (Psalm 61:a)

2. We can feel thoroughly overwhelmed (Psalm 61:2b)

(II) THE PLACE OF PRAYER IN THE TRIALS OF LIFE

1. Crying out to God in prayer (Psalm 61:1)

a) Wherever we are

b) Whatever we may feel

2. Content of Prayer

a) God’s leading to higher ground ( Psalm 61:2c )

b) Vowing to God ( Psalm 61:5a )

i) Maturity of faith to comprehend the significance of a vow

ii) Maturity of faith and life to fulfil what is vowed

(III) THE POWER OF CONFIDENT FAITH IN GOD

1. God will be a shelter (Psalm 61:3a, 4b)

2. God will be a strong tower (Psalm 61:3b)

3. God will hear our vows (prayer) (Psalm 61:5a)

4. God will prolong our life (Psalm 61:6)

5. God will preserve (Psalm 61:7)

(IV) APPROPRIATE RESPONSE

1. To abide in the Lord’s tabernacle (Psalm 61:4a)

2. To trust in the shelter of God’s wings (Psalm 61:4b)

3. To sing praises to the Lord (Psalm 61:8a)

4. To fulfil vow(s) to God (Psalm 61:8b)