Faith & Feelings

Psalm 42/43

Introduction:

Have you ever felt discouraged? You likely have…

Quite a lot of emotional trouble is expressed in these Psalms – we also see some “why” questions

Faith knows and trusts God…but worry, doubt, and trouble still arise at times

Main Body:

Empty? – _______________ God

Psalm 42:1-5

Thirsty and tearful

Recalling when things were different, when they were better

A r_______________ refrain (42:5, 11; 43:5) – preaching to ourselves?

Overwhelmed? – ______________________ God

42:6-11

When life gives us more than we can handle

Dealing with c__________________ (42:9-10, 3)

We aren’t to pretend everything is okay when it is clearly not…but we also aren’t to allow our emotions to have unquestioned power over us

Lost? – __________________ God

Psalm 43:1-5

Facing i________________

Fearing the unknown

The final destination…is ____________ himself

Conclusion:

Desire for God – joy in God – hope in God

Your God is still your ______________!

Gantt Carter (10/4/26)