Praying on Purpose - Praying for Perspective

Introduction:

(Psalm 73)

Wicked arrogant people seem to Prosper, and that really bothers me. (Ps 73:1-12)

How God's Presence Makes Things OK that Aren't OK (Ps 73:16-28)

  1. God's presence makes me see the Big Picture . (Ps 73:17b-20)
  2. God's Presence Exposes My Foolish Thinking . (Ps 73:21-22)
  3. God's presence reminds me that He is what I Want . (Ps 73:23-26)

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Small Group Discussion
Read Psalm 73

  1. What was your big take-away from this passage / message?

  2. Have you ever been bothered by arrogant and wicked people prospering? How did that affect you?

  3. Read Psalm 73:15 again. Why is it important that you are careful to not just air all of your theological frustrations? Is it ever appropriate to share your frustrations? If so, how?

  4. How can you turn your envy of the wicked into pity (and prayer) for the wicked?

Breakout
Pray for one another!
Pray for a constant prayer habit that keeps your perspective where it needs to be.