Overwhelmed with Sorrow

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Overwhelmed with Sorrow Overwhelmed, Part 5 Message by Tom Mercer July 29-30, 2017

Romans 8:31, Matthew 26:36-38, Luke 22:43-44

• Overwhelmed with the burden of rejection

Matthew 26:49-50

• Overwhelmed with the burden of disappointment

• Overwhelmed with the burden of responsibility

2 Corinthians 11:28, Hebrews 5:7

2. Tell God your desires.

Matthew 26:39

1. Commit your life to Him.

Psalm 37:4-5

Prayer is a decision.

3. Ask God to reveal His will.

Isaiah 55:9

God’s will is always more purposeful than our desires.

4. Manage your desires to accommodate His will.

Matthew 26:40-41, Galatians 5:16-17, Matthew 26:42

5. Have confidence in His will.

The Christian life is about confidence, not capability.

Matthew 26:43-46, Jeremiah 29:11

THE DANIEL PRAYER CHALLENGE Take ten minutes and pray every morning (perhaps with your spouse, if you have one). Give thanks for God’s faithfulness in the past and then pray: • For a softened heart to the will of God • F  or your personal integrity and spiritual growth • F  or the personal challenge(s) you’re facing, that God would provide you a clear path that will facilitate the most Kingdom impact possible

Take ten minutes and pray every noon (perhaps alone). Give thanks and then pray: • F  or your church and spiritual leaders, for encouragement and clarity • For your specific church site and community • For your civic and government leaders

Take ten minutes and pray every evening (perhaps with your immediate family). Give thanks and then pray: • For your family • For the other members of your oikos • For our broken world that needs Jesus

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