Come to God in your sorrow and struggle!

1. God is our refuge 1-3

Run to God in the face of fear, opposition, discouragement, struggle, and despair!
Don’t let circumstances eclipse God’s character and truth!
We can have the peace of God in us because the God of peace is with us!
Place confident trust in God, seeking shelter in Him!

2. God is our present help 4-5a

God has not forgotten us!  These checkpoints in life are not finish lines!
Cry out to God, and lay it all on the table before Him!
Guard your heart and mind by staying focused on God!

• Hope is rooted in truth, not feelings!
• Our thoughts interpret our circumstances and produce our feelings!

3. God is our strength 5b-8

Come to the Lord to renew your strength! (Matthew 11:28-29, Isaiah 40:31)
Take regular timeouts with God!

• Rest in the Lord’s rejuvenating, refreshing care!
• Be strengthened by God’s love, provision, and care in His presence!

Know the difference between self-care and self-indulgence!

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