Power In Prayer Series

Psalm 6:1-10 Power in Prayer

I. The Contrition in Prayer - (1-3)

David's Cry - 1 O LORD, rebuke me not in thine anger, neither chasten me in thy hot displeasure. 2 Have mercy upon me, O LORD.

The Demeanor of Suffering - rebuke me not in thine anger,

The Depth of Suffering - 2 Have mercy upon me, O Lord; for I am weak: O Lord, heal me; for my bones are vexed.

Physically - I am weak, Emotionaly - my bones are vexed

Spiritually - 3 My soul is also sore vexed:

The Duration of Suffering - 3 but thou, O Lord, how long?

II. The Concern in Prayer -

4 Return, O LORD, deliver my soul: oh save me for thy mercies' sake.

i. The Presence of God - Return, O LORD,

ii. The Power of God - deliver my soul

iii. The Praise of God - oh save me for thy mercies' sake.

III. The Conviction in Prayer -

5 For in death there is no remembrance of thee: in the grave who shall give thee thanks?

Death is Sure - 5 For in death

Death is Silent - there is no remembrance of thee:

We must seek Him - In Time, In Truth, In Trust, In Triumph.

Death is Settled - in the grave who shall give thee thanks?

Ecc.9:10 Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest.

IV. The Confession in Prayer - (6-7)

i. He was Weary - 6 I am weary with my groaning;

ii. He was Weepy - 6 all the night make I my bed to swim; I water my couch with my tears.

iii. He was Weak - 7 Mine eye is consumed because of grief;

it waxeth old because of all mine enemies.

V. The Consolation in Prayer - (8-10) He speaks of:

A. Faith - 8 Depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity; for the LORD hath heard the voice of my weeping.

B. Fortitude - 9 The LORD hath heard my supplication;

the LORD will receive my prayer.

C. Favour - 10 Let all mine enemies be ashamed and sore vexed: let them return and be ashamed suddenly.