When Your GOOD Falls APART

Psalm 11:3-4; Selected Scriptures By D.Z. Cofield, Th. M., D. Min. August 22 , 2021 Scripture Reading: Psalm 11:1-7 (NCV) – I trust in the LORD for protection. So why do you say to me, “Fly like a bird to your mountain. 2 Like hunters, the wicked string their bows; they set their arrows on the bowstrings. They shoot from dark places at those who are honest. 3 When all that is good falls apart, what can good people do?“ 4 The LORD is in his holy temple; the LORD sits on his throne in heaven. He sees what people do; he keeps his eye on them. 5 The LORD tests those who do right, but he hates the wicked and those who love to hurt others. 6 He will send hot coals and burning sulfur on the wicked. A whirlwind is what they will get. 7 The LORD does what is right, and he loves justice, so honest people will see his face. 1. You need to realize GOOD things will fall apart in your LIFE. Psalm 11:3 (NCV) – When all that is good falls apart, what can good people do?“ When (if) – Good (foundation) – Falls apart (destroyed) – 2. You need to realize there will be times when you can do NOTHING when your good falls apart. Psalm 11:3 (NCV) – When all that is good falls apart, what can good people do?“ 3. You need to realize when good things fall apart you have a good GOD who’s still on His THRONE. Psalm 11:3-4 (NCV) – When all that is good falls apart, what can good people do?“ 4 The LORD is in his holy temple; the LORD sits on his throne in heaven. He sees what people do; he keeps his eye on them. The LORD – L.I.F.E. Group Questions 1. What failures, obstacles, or situations often cause people to feel like giving up? 2. When have you ever felt like giving up because you felt helpless to overcome a situation? Explain 3. What have you gone through that made you feel that the good around you was falling apart? Explain 4. How did it feel when you realized you couldn’t do anything when the good around you was falling apart? 5. How does this psalm encourage you to handle the challenges you are facing? 6. What challenges are you facing at this point in your life? 7. What gives you hope when your problems seem overwhelming? 8. What does it mean to you when you remember The LORD is in His Holy Temple and The LORD is on His throne? 9. When and how has The LORD brought you through a hopeless situation? 10. How can remembering God’s faithfulness in your past encourage you about your present situation and the future? 11. How can what you have learned about God’s character change your attitude toward your circumstances? 12. What challenges in your life can you entrust to God this week?