the terrible twosome of burdens fear and loneliness - rob ferry 6-19-16
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The Terrible Twosome of burdens
Fear
Loneliness
I will fear no evil…
Psalm 23:4 (ESV)
The burden of Fear
What causes you to pray the same prayer?
“Father, if you are willing, take away this cup of suffering.”
Luke 22:42 A. Q - What causes you to pray the same prayer?
Fear
Let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith.
Hebrews 12:1-2 (NKJV)
“You are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.”
Psalm 23:4 (ESV)
What fears (serious or silly) do you need to take to God?
What ‘jump’ (big or small) will you take this week?
You are with me…
Psalm 23:4 (ESV)
The burden of Loneliness
I feel so alone; does anyone care?
“What great nation has a god as near to them as the Lord our God is near to us?” Deuteronomy 4:7 NLT
“He is not far from each one of us.” Acts 17:27 NIV
“You are with me.” Psalm 23:4 ESV
“My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.” Exodus 33:14 NIV
“I am with you and will watch over you wherever you go.” Genesis 28:15 NIV
“As I was with Moses, so I will be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you.” Joshua 1:5 NIV
“When you pass through the waters, I will be with you.” Isaiah 43:2 NIV
Lonely
LovelyPerfect love casts out fear.
1 John 4:18 (ESV)
The Terrible Twosome of burdens
Fear
LonelinessGod daily bears our burdens.
Psalm 68:19 (NIV)