Strength for the Journey Part 17

Part #17 – A Song of Hope Psalm 42:1, 3, 5, 10 Five Steps to Renewed Hope 1. Longing for God When the Soul Is Parched (Psalm 42:1) 2. Lecturing the Soul When Feelings Fail (Psalm 42:5) 3. Leaning on God When the “Waves” Roll Over You (Vss. 6–11) Matthew 19:14 4. Looking to God When People Wound You (Psalm 43:1–4) ● Verse 1 — “Plead my cause…” ● Verse 3 — “O send out Thy light and Thy truth…” ● Verse 15 — reference to 1 Corinthians 2:12–13. Psalm 43:3–4 5. Lifting Your Voice Even Before Circumstances Change Psalm 43:5 Three Tools for the Days When Your “Barometer Drops” 1. Remember His Presence — Longing ● When God feels far, call out to Him. 2. Recall His Faithfulness — Lecturing ● Talk back to your own emotions using Scripture. 3. Rely on His Truth — Light ● Let God’s Word cut through the darkness.