David
Psalms 61:1-8 NIV
Hear my cry, O God; listen to my prayer. 2 From the ends of the earth I call to you, I call as my heart grows faint; lead me to the rock that is higher than I. 3 For you have been my refuge, a strong tower against the foe. 4 I long to dwell in your tent forever and take refuge in the shelter of your wings. 5 For you, God, have heard my vows; you have given me the heritage of those who fear your name. 6 Increase the days of the king’s life, his years for many generations. 7 May he be enthroned in God’s presence forever; appoint your love and faithfulness to protect him. 8 Then I will ever sing in praise of your name and fulfill my vows day after day.
James 4:8 NIV
Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.
Jeremiah 29:13 NIV
You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.
The Road to Restoration:
I. Perspective
Examine your life:
- Who are your friends?
- How are your relationships?
- What are you hiding?
- What are you pretending is not a problem?
The Road to Restoration:
I. Perspective
II. Protection
You can't find healing in a hurry.
Psalms 27:5 NIV
For in the day of trouble he will keep me safe in his dwelling; he will hide me in the shelter of his sacred tent and set me high upon a rock.
If you don't come to Him, you will come apart.
Matthew 11:28 NIV
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.
The Road to Restoration:
I. Perspective
II. Protection
III. Pursuit
Repentance is turning away from the wrong direction and moving in the direction God has called you to go.
If you're not dead, God's not done.
The Road to Restoration:
I. Perspective
II. Protection
III. Pursuit
IV. Purpose
Don't settle for less than what God has called you to do!
Ephesians 2:10 NIV
For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.
You are God's masterpiece created in Christ Jesus to do good works that God has prepared in advance for you to do.
Acts 13:36 NIV
Now when David had served God’s purpose in his own generation, he fell asleep; he was buried with his ancestors and his body decayed.
Psalms 61:6-7 NIV
Increase the days of the king’s life, his years for many generations. 7 May he be enthroned in God’s presence forever; appoint your love and faithfulness to protect him.