I’m Disappointed with Others

I’m Disappointed with Others

Psalm 139: 1-24

I. Fundamental Principles

Whenever you allow other people to get you upset, you give them power over your life.

II. Signs that indicate you need healing in God through Lament

Given to irritability and fits of anger

Excessive, extreme or compulsive behavior

Mood swings

Prolonged sadness or a general feeling of gloom

Overreacting/easily offended

Constantly tired and stressed out

III. Our common response to pain: Denial and/or

Avoidance/Suppression

IV. In Lament we express our true feelings to God;

And then we wait for God to respond

Feeling vulnerable vs.1-6

Feeling assured vs.7-12

Feeling known vs.13-16

Feeling awed vs.17-18

Feeling angry and hateful vs.19-22

Waiting and listening vs.23-24

V. To fulfill our purpose in life, we need to overcome the

darkness in our hearts

VI. We forgive for our sake.

VII. Growth Group Questions: Read Psalm 139:1-24

Icebreaker: What are the things that irritate you?

1. Describe your habit of prayer. How do you do your devotions? How often and how long?

2. What do you feel when you are praying? After you have prayed? Do you experience any change in your attitude because of prayer?

3. How do you feel when your prayers are answered? Share.

4. How do you feel when your prayers are not answered? Share.

5. Have you ever “dumped” on God in prayer? (Told him about your bad feelings?) How did you feel afterwards?

6. How has God communicated back to you in your prayers?

7. How do you solve (or resolve) your problems through praying?