Good Shepherd Community Church

Big Idea:
Mix sadness with joy by bringing your sadness to God.

1. Mix sadness with joy by bringing your sadness to God - Psalm 42:1-11

2. Bring your sadness to God by being honest with Him.

Why? (42:9a)
Why? (42:9b)
Why? (43:2a)
Why? (43:2b)

3. Bring your sadness to God by remembering past good times with Him.

4. Bring your sadness to God by preaching His word to yourself.

“Most unhappiness in life is due to the fact that we ‘listen to ourselves’ instead of ‘talking to ourselves.’” – Martyn Lloyd-Jones, Spiritual Depression.

Sing songs - Psalm 42:8

5. Bring your sadness to God by meditating on His presence, power and love.

a. God is with us!

b. God is in control!

c. God loves us!

"NEXT STEP" TAKEAWAYS:
With God:
- What is the saddest circumstance in your life right now? Will you bring your sadness to God?
• Be honest with Him.
• Remember past good times with Him.
• Preach His Word to yourself.
• Meditate on His presence, power and love

"NEXT STEP" TAKEAWAYS:
With Others:
- Will you reach out to someone this week and ask for their help in bringing your sadness to God?
- Will you reach out to someone who is struggling and help them bring their sadness to God?
- Will you sign up for our “Loss of Spouse” gathering on 8/27 or our GriefShare group that starts 9/10?

"NEXT STEP" TAKEAWAYS:
On Mission:
- Will you find at least one way to help a struggling or suffering unbeliever experience the presence and love of Jesus this week?