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Introduction:
We are living during stressful times. Statistically, stress levels in our culture and world are rising rapidly and people are at their breaking point. Understanding how to deal with the pressures and pivots of life can help us find rest over stress.
Many people are longing for a more peaceful life, and they are doing whatever it takes to find it. In this collection, we will look at Psalm 23. This familiar Psalm shows us how to experience a peace-filled life in a stress-filled culture.
“Come to me, all of you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” —Jesus, Matthew 11:28
This collection of talks will help you find rest from the daily stressors of your life and will include:
April 14th/17th Stressed and Worried – Easter Weekend
April 21st/24th Stressed and Busy
April 28th/May 1st Stressed and Emotional
May 5th/8th Stressed and Indecisive - Mother’s Day Weekend
May 12th/15th Stressed and Alone – Special Speaker, Rod Handley
May 19th/22nd Stressed and Grieving
May 26th/29th Stressed and Uncertain
Text: Psalm 23:4 (CSB, Old Testament)
Week 5 - Stressed and Alone
I. THE TYRANNY OF
“Be sober-minded, be alert. Your adversary the devil is prowling around like a roaring lion, looking for anyone he can devour.” —1 Peter 5:8
“A thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I have come so that they may have life and have it in abundance.” —John 10:10
II. THE IMPORTANCE OF
“Then the Lord God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper corresponding to him.” — Genesis 2:18
“Do you know that nothing you do in this life will ever matter unless it is about loving God and loving the people He has made.” — Francis Chan
III. THE NEED FOR
“No one has greater love than this: to lay down his life for his friends.” —John 15:13
“But encourage each other daily, while it is still called today, so that none of you is hardened by sin’s deception.” —Hebrews 3:13
“About the only thing we can do successfully by ourselves is fail.” — Ted Engstrom
IV. THE BENEFITS OF
“Without guidance, a people will fall, but with many counselors there is deliverance.” —Proverbs 11:14
“Don’t rebuke a mocker, or he will hate you; rebuke the wise, and he will love you. 9 Instruct the wise, and he will be wiser still; teach the righteous, and he will learn more.” —Proverbs 9:8-9
“Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but one who hates correction is stupid.” —Proverbs 12:1
“The wounds of a friend are trustworthy, but the kisses of an enemy are excessive. 17Iron sharpens iron, and one person sharpens another.” —Proverbs 27:6, 17
“Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is very powerful in its effect.” —James 5:16
“Those who are serious about living a pure and holy life before the Lord will find more strength when accompanied by true brothers.” — Howard Hendricks
The Benefits of Accountability
- You will
- You will gain
- You will have a greater
- You will live by your
- You will experience
- You will develop a
CONCLUSION: Will you allow the Shepherd to lead you for His Name’s sake?
DEEP DIVE QUESTIONS:
1. When do you find yourself isolating most often?
2. Why do you think God designed us to need relationships?
3. What do you think Hebrews 3:13 means when it says that, without encouragement, we will be hardened by sin’s deception?
4. Discuss which of the Benefits of Accountability is most needed in your life right now.