God is My Strength & Shield

Recording Outline: I. Introduction | StartII. Scripture Reading | 2:22III. Message | 3:50Sermon Outline:I. Prayer (v. 1-2)II. Protection (v. 3-5)III. Praise (v. 6-8)IV. Petition (v. 9)Life Group Questions:1. Why do we too often assume when God does not immediately answer our prayers that He has not heard our prayers? Can His silence be an answer?2. In John 15:18 and 1 John 3:13, Jesus clearly taught that this world hates Him and we ought not be surprised that it hates us too. Is it possible to please a corrupt world at war with God and a holy God at the same time?3. Psalm 28:8-9 ends with the reminder that God is our saving defense (fortress) and a caring shepherd who carries His sheep forever. Why do you think He ended this lament Psalm this way?