19 Ps 77, Response to trouble

<p>Psalms 77 describes a deep sense of trouble and the correct response.</p>

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<li>The trouble is severe

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<li>1-2a crying to God</li>

<li>2b soul is inconsolable, can't be comforted</li>

<li>3 moanng, spirit fainting</li>

<li>4a can't sleep</li>

<li>4b so troubled, can't even talk about it</li>

<li>7 feeling spurned by the Lord, out of His favor</li>

<li>8a feeling like the Lord's love has ceased</li>

<li>8b feeling like His promises have forever ended</li>

<li>9a feeling like God is no longer giving grace</li>

<li>9b feeling like God is angry and no longer compassionate</li>

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<li>The correct response: remember

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<li>11 The Lord's deeds, His wonders</li>

<li>12 Ponder His works and mighty deeds (in this Psalm's context, His mighty deeds for Israel)</li>

<li>13b His unique greatness</li>

<li>14a The fact that He does work wonders</li>

<li>14b The fact that He revealed His might among (and on behalf of) the peoples (of Israel, and probably also Israel's opponents)</li>

<li>15 That He redeemed Israel (Jacob and Joseph)</li>

<li>16 That even the great ocean depths tremble before Him</li>

<li>17-18 That even the great thunder storms are His instruments</li>

<li>19 That He even led His people to safety through the sea</li>

<li>20 That He leads His people gently, like a shepherd leads his flock</li>

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