Verses 1-4
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When dealing with frustrations, it is important not only to wait for God's answers/solutions, but also to wait patiently.
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Patience and prayer will bring solutions that will cause great joy and praise to God
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Impatience will only make things worse.
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Be patient by using prayer to keep your mind cheerful and focused on trusting God, rather than impatient and frustrated.
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Also keep your trust in God through godly, moral conduct. Don't turn to sin. This also abandons patience.
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Verse 5
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Remember that God's works in your life and His thoughts about you are innumerable, and they are all for your good.
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Don't doubt that God is involved in your life! He is always working and accomplishing His perfect will for you.
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Verses 6-8
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This passage reminds us that what God desires from us is that we would listen to Him and obey Him.
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Focus on growing in obedience to God. This is the greatest worship that you could ever offer Him!
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This is far more valuable than any amends or apology for sin.
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Verses 9-10
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Do not be ashamed to tell people about God. Be bold to speak what the Word says!
Verses 11-13
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When you are dealing with pain from your sin, focus on God's grace and mercy, and focus on the truth of His Word.
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Remember that you are forgiven in Christ, and that the Word will give you power to overcome. Pray, and fill your mind with the Word!
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Verses 14-16
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In the end, the wicked will be defeated, and you will have great joy in your salvation. Start rejoicing now! Be happy about the victory you have in Jesus!
Verse 17
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Similar to verse 5, David highlight the amazing fact the God—the God of the universe—actually thinks about us!
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Let this reality remind you to always pray, because God is pleased to hear you. He is thinking about you already!
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