Corporate Targets – 05.24.09
May 25th, 2009 by pfadmin
Praying with the Psalmist
Psalm 13 – How Long, O Lord?
“How long, O Lord? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me? How long…must I have sorrow in my heart?†(Psalm 13:1-2)
-Comfort for those who are suffering or are in a dark season (v. 2)
-Afflicted to experience a renewed sense of God’s nearness (v. 1)
-Those experiencing depression to be assured by God’s promises
-Those who suffer to be given a heart that trusts in the steadfast love of God, rejoices in His salvation, and sings in His sanctuary (v. 5-6)
Psalm 20 – Petitions for Grace
“May the Lord fulfill all of your petitions!†(Psalm 20:5)
-Protection in all of its forms (v. 1-2)
…From the seductive world and the lure of sin
…From doctrinal errors and ideas that shipwreck faith
…From functional unbelief and resistance to God
-God to sustain faith and empower ministry
-God to honor our worship and sacrifice (v. 3)
-Fresh joy and gratefulness for our salvation (v. 5)
-Removal of confidence in man— looking to God for victory (v. 7-9)
Psalm 145 – Passing the Baton of Faith
“One generation shall commend your works to another, and shall declare your mighty acts†(Psalm 145:5)
-We would be a church that speaks unashamedly about the glory of God and the salvation He has wrought (v. 1-3)
-Constant streams of downward flow—fathers to sons, mothers to daughters, older to younger, singles to families—of celebrating the works of God (v. 4-5)