Psalm 33:1-22: The Soundtrack of a Trusting Heart

When have you felt it difficult to trust God?




Henri Nouwen “Joy does not simply happen to us. We have to choose joy and keep choosing it every day.”

I) A Call to Praise the Lord

A) What is Christian joy?

Christian joy is a good feeling in the soul, produced by the Holy Spirit, as he causes us to see the beauty of Christ in the word and in the world. John Piper


B) Expressing our _________ in worship



II) Reasons to Praise the Lord

A) The Lord is our powerful Creator and _______________

1) He ____________ the entire world by His word.

2) His sovereign plans cannot be ______________.


B) The Lord is good and cares for His people.

1) He brings salvation to those who hope in His _______________ love.

2) Christ’s work on the _________ is the ultimate demonstration of this love.

C) The Lord is ______________.


III) Rejoicing in God Builds Trust

A) Praise fosters ________________ as we wait on the Lord.

B) Our trust endures because it is ______________ in God's steadfast and unfailing love.