SERMON NOTES
Psalms 42: 1-5
1. As the deer pants for the water brooks, so my soul pants for you, O God.
2. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When shall I come and appear before God?
3. My tears have been my food day and night, while they say to me all day long, "Where is your God?"
4. These things I remember and I pour out my soul within me. For I used to go along with the throng and lead them in procession to the house of God, with the voice of joy and thanksgiving, a multitude keeping festival.
5. Why are you in despair, O my soul? And why have you become disturbed within me? Hope in God, for I shall again praise Him, my salvation and my God.
STEPS TO A DEEPER INTIMACY WITH GOD IN PRAYER:
1. Long for intimacy with God, vv.1-2.
2. Tell God about your longing, vv.1-2.
3. Allow your pain to draw you toward God, vv.3-4
4. Think about times in the past when you used to be closer to God than you currently are, v.4.
5. Confront your despairing thoughts in the presence of the Lord, v.5.
6. Believe that there is coming a day when you will again praise him, v.5.
7. Focus on God himself, not how you happen to feel in the presence of God, v.5.
GREAT ARE LORD
Verse
You give life, You are love
You bring light to the darkness
You give hope, You restore
Every heart that is broken
Great are You, Lord
Chorus
It's Your breath in our lungs
So we pour out our praise, we pour out our praise
It's Your breath in our lungs
So we pour out our praise to You only
Bridge
All the earth will shout Your praise
Our hearts will cry, these bones will sing
Great are You, Lord
CCLI #6460220
AS THE DEER
Verse 1
As the deer panteth for the water
So my soul longeth after Thee
You alone are my heart's desire
And I long to worship Thee
Chorus
You alone are my strength my shield
To You alone may my spirit yield
You alone are my heart's desire
And I long to worship Thee
Verse 2
You're my friend and You are my brother
Even though You are a King
I love You more than any other
So much more than anything
Verse 3
I want You more than gold or silver
Only You can satisfy
You alone are the real joygiver
And the apple of my eye
CCLI #1431
IS HE WORTHY
Verse 1
Do you feel the world is broken? We do
Do you feel the shadows deepen? We do
But do you know that all the dark won't stop
The light from getting through? We do
Do you wish that you could see it all made new? We do
Verse 2
Is all creation groaning? It is
Is a new creation coming? It is
Is the glory of the Lord to be
The light within our midst? It is
Is it good that we remind ourselves of this? It is
Chorus 1
Is anyone worthy? Is anyone whole?
Is anyone able to break the seal and open the scroll?
The Lion of Judah who conquered the grave
He is David's Root and the Lamb who died to ransom the slave
Is He worthy, is He worthy?
Of all blessing and honor and glory?
Is he worthy of this? He is
Verse 3
Does the Father truly love us? He does
Does the Spirit move among us? He does
And does Jesus our Messiah hold
Forever those He loves? He does
Does our God intend to dwell again with us? He does
Chorus 2
Is anyone worthy? Is anyone whole?
Is anyone able to break the seal and open the scroll?
The Lion of Judah who conquered the grave
He is David's Root and the Lamb who died to ransom the slave
From every people and tribe, every nation and tongue
He has made us a kingdom and priests to God
To reign with the Son
Is He worthy, is He worthy?
Of all blessing and honor and glory?
Is He worthy, is He worthy?
Is He worthy of this? He is
Ending
Is He worthy, is He worthy
He is
He is
CCLI #7108951
STILL
Verse 1
Hide me now under Your wing
Cover me within Your mighty Hand
Chorus
When the oceans rise and thunders roar
I will soar with You above the storm
Father, You are king over the flood
I will be still and know You are God
Verse 2
Find rest my soul in Christ alone
Know His power in quietness and trust
Tag
I will be still and know You are God
I will be still and know You are God
CCLI #3940963