BE STILL ~ Rest From Friction
TEXT: Psalm 37:1-8 (vs 7)
THESIS: There is a constant abiding peace in the Lord while being actively engaged in
God’s service.
ACTION
STEPS: 1. “DO NOT FRET”
2. “COMMIT” ~ Palms Down
3. “TRUST” ~ Lean On Jesus
4. “DELIGHT” in the Lord
5. (today’s message) “BE STILL” Rest from Friction
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I. The Psalms 37:7 “rest (KJV) or “still” (NIV) is an _________________“rest.”
A. The root word from the Hebrew for “rest” literally means “to cease, to be silent, or _________________ in silence to what God ordains.”
1. God wants us to _________________ “fretting” or grumbling about our present condition in light of the world’s appearing to get ahead..
2. God wants us to “submit in silence to what He has _________________ for us.”
a. Ensure through prayer that what you are doing is what God wants you to do.
B. _________________ comes from not just being overworked.
1. Fatigue comes from being ______________ _____________ ________________.
2. Out of shape people can be ________________ and ________________.
II. The Psalm 37:7 “rest” (KVJ) or “still” (NIV) is a rest absent of inner ________________.
A. You can be in the ___________________ Army and experience the following:
1. Peace of mind in knowing you are fighting on the _________________ side.
2. Peace of mind in knowing your objective is noble, holy and of eternal value.
3. Peace of mind in knowing you are not fighting __________________.
4. Peace of mind in knowing your Commander & Chief is __________________ with you.
5. Peace of mind in knowing you will be __________________ by God.
III. The cycle of victorious living is ___________________ repeated.
A. No sooner than we conquer one problem ~~ another arises.
