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The Places of Christmas “The Lonely Place”. Luke 2:8-11.
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The Places of Christmas “The Lonely Place” Luke 2:8-11
And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. Luke 2:8-11 (NIV)
Accept _______ that there will be ____________. lonely places
Turn to me and be gracious to me, for I am lonely and afflicted. Relieve the troubles of my heart and free me from my anguish. Look on my affliction and my distress and take away all my sins. Psalm 25:16-18 (NIV)
Gracious • _________ - To be shown compassion
Gracious • _________ - To be shown compassion • _______ - Deserted Lonely
Gracious • _________ - To be shown compassion • _______ - Deserted • _________ - Depressed in mind or circumstances Lonely Afflicted
Gracious • _________ - To be shown compassion • _______ - Deserted • _________ - Depressed in mind or circumstances • _________ - Distress, anxiety, anguish Lonely Afflicted Troubles
Gracious • _________ - To be shown compassion • _______ - Deserted • _________ - Depressed in mind or circumstances • _________ - Distress, anxiety, anguish • _____ - Lead me out Lonely Afflicted Troubles Free
Gracious • _________ - To be shown compassion • _______ - Deserted • _________ - Depressed in mind or circumstances • _________ - Distress, anxiety, anguish • _____ - Lead me out • __________ - Misery Lonely Afflicted Troubles Free Affliction
Gracious • _________ - To be shown compassion • _______ - Deserted • _________ - Depressed in mind or circumstances • _________ - Distress, anxiety, anguish • _____ - Lead me out • __________ - Misery • ________ - Trouble, care, anxiety Lonely Afflicted Troubles Free Affliction Distress
faith Choose _____ over your ________. feelings
In you, Lord my God, I put my trust. Psalm 25:1 (NIV)
Show me your ways, Lord, teach me your paths. Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long. Psalm 25:4-5 (NIV)
Good and upright is the Lord; therefore he instructs sinners in his ways. He guides the humble in what is right and teaches them his way. All the ways of the Lord are loving and faithful toward those who keep the demands of his covenant. Psalm 25:8-10 (NIV)