5. God Our Refuge

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5. God Our Refuge

"Be still, and know that I am God" is both a command and a comfort, that allows us to breathe easier

November 5, 2023 • Reggie Austin • Psalm 46

In our lives, we will face many hardships from which we need relief. It is only in God that we will find a refuge that relieves fears, provides peace, and gives comfort, no matter what storms may come.

Application Questions:

1. What fears do you wrestle with most? How can meditating on the strength of God help you to calm those fears?

2. Where else are you tempted to go for peace instead of God's presence?

3. In what ways can you look to be more still this week and rest in the knowledge of who God is?

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8. God Our Shepherd

November 26, 2023 • Reggie Austin • Psalm 23

Life in our fast-paced world keeps us constantly moving and doing things, with our minds usually focused on ourselves. But when we slow down and humble ourselves before our Good Shepherd, we discover a depth of purpose, peace, and pleasure, both now and on into eternity. Application Questions: 1. Do you struggle seeing yourself as a sheep in need of a shepherd? Why or why not? 2. How does the shepherding heart of God change the way you live your life and eternity? 3. How can you rest more in His leading, protection, and provision this week?

7. God Our Trust

November 19, 2023 • Scott Mehl • Psalm 56

How do you respond when suffering hits? You may be familiar with the call to trust God in the midst of difficulty, but how are we supposed to do that? When it seems like God is against us, not for us, how do we respond in trust? In Psalm 56 David shows us the path forward in suffering and crisis.

6. God Our Forgiveness

November 12, 2023 • Brian Colmery • Psalm 51

David writes Psalm 51 after blowing up his life, and yet he sees a way forward from guilt to joy: repentance. The psalm teaches us to follow his lead, recognizing the reality of our guilt, the depth of our sin, and the size of God’s grace. Application Questions: 1. How do you handle guilt in your life? 2. David sees himself as a sinner from birth. Do you think that is true of you as well? 3. We often run from repentance. How can the size of God’s grace help us to run to repentance instead?