Grace Over Perfection. How many of you can remember being around giant adults and pulling on your moms dress. Only have her turn around and it’s not mommy? DARK NIGHT OF THE SOULRomans 5:6 At just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly.No one likes to feel abandoned.oSee Psalm 22:1 – 17 Everyone feels abandoned sometimes.Hebrews 4:15-16 15 For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are-yet was without sin. 16 Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. A.Jesus UnderstandsB.Approach with confidenceC.Find Mercy & Grace to see you through. God Intervenes when we feel abandoned.Psalm 22:19 – 24 19 O LORD, do not stay away! You are my strength; come quickly to my aid! 20 Rescue me from a violent death; spare my precious life from these dogs. 21 Snatch me from the lions' jaws, and from the horns of these wild oxen. 22 Then I will declare the wonder of your name to my brothers and sisters. I will praise you among all your people. 23 Praise the LORD, all you who fear him! Honor him, all you descendants of Jacob! Show him reverence, all you descendants of Israel! 24 For he has not ignored the suffering of the needy. He has not turned and walked away. He has listened to their cries for help. Here’s what I want for you. I want you to choose Connection not Perfection. (In Relationships, At Work, For Yourself.)CONNECTION NOT PERFECTIONDiscussion Questions:1.Can you relate to David and feelings of abandonment? Have you personally every felt abandoned?2.Are there instances in your life when someone truly abandoned you? How did that make you feel? 3.Do you think that your previous experiences of abandonment affect how you see God?
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