New Songs, Same Humanity | Week 1 of 4

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Key Bible Verses

Psalm 30:1-12

Digging Deeper 

Being thankful and joyful can be challenging in a difficult and complex world. Psalm 30 expresses the need for help from God, who lifts us up out of the depths of hopelessness and helps us when we call on Him and depend on Him.  

Psalm 30:5 powerfully reminds us of God’s transformative actions: “His anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime; weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning.” This verse underscores God's goodness and the hope He provides, promising deliverance from seemingly insurmountable circumstances. 

In all things and at all times, we are reminded to “Sing the praises of the Lord, you His faithful people; praise His holy name.” (Psalm 30:4) 

What Not To Miss

Warning about songs: music, repetition, and deep memory are uniquely connected. 

Anthony Evans is a writer, a worship leader, an artist, a creative, and an athlete. He is a man of God who has faced pain, depression, an identity crisis, and extreme sadness.

1. Purposeful Dependence on God

  • These things speak to our perspective.

    • Psalm 30:1-We exalt the Lord. He lifted.

    • Psalm 30:2-We called on the Lord. He healed.

    • Psalm 30:3-The Lord brought him up. He spared him.

    • Psalm 30:4-We sing praise to the Lord. We are faithful people.

    • Psalm 30:5-His anger is momentary. His favor is for a lifetime.

    • Psalm 30:5-Our weeping stays for the night. But rejoicing comes in the morning.

2. Prayerful Deliverance by God

  • These things speak to our position.

    • Psalm 30:6-We have unshaken security in the Lord.

    • Psalm 30:7-The Lord favored us and made the royal mountain stand firm. The Lord hid his face, and He was dismayed. 

    • Psalm 30:8-We called and cried to the Lord.

    • Psalm 30:9-We ask what is the gain of man going down to the pit?

    • Psalm 30:10-We know that the Lord hears, is merciful, and is our help.

    • Psalm 30:11-Our mourning is turned to dancing, sackcloth is removed, and we are clothed with joy.

  • We are:

    • Accepted. (Romans 15:7)

    • Chosen. (John 15:16)

    • Free. (Galatians 4:7)

    • Forgiven. (1 John 1:9)

    • A new person. (2 Corinthians 5:17)

    • A child of God. (John 1:12)

    • Made in God’s image. (Genesis 1:27)

    • Belonging to Jesus. (1 Corinthians 3:23)

  • Some of us may be playing injured. We need to get help and do what we can do, so that God can do what only He can do! (Psalm 30:12 (NIV)

3. Praiseworthy Declaration of God

  • These things speak to our persistence.

    • Prayerful Dependence on God. (Perspective)

    • Prayerful Deliverance by God. (Position)

      • Seek HELP so that we can continue to declare His goodness; don’t play injured.

  • Some practical things to do:

    • Bible study, prayer, and worship.

    • Fellowship with others.

    • Support groups.

    • Focused Biblical counseling and therapy.

  • Praiseworthy Declaration of God. (Persistence)
     

Life Application

List ways this week that you have personally experienced God’s love. Use this list as inspiration to praise God and give Him thanks. If you are going through seemingly impossible or hopeless circumstances, seek out Christian counseling or a mature believer that you can talk with to help and encourage you. Remember God’s faithfulness, and know that He has not forgotten or forsaken you despite what you are going through. “But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.” (Romans 5:8, NASB)

Small Group Discussion Questions

  • What song has encouraged you and strengthened your faith?

  • How does Psalm 30 give perspective about God and dependence on Him?

  • During what kinds of situations can we call out to God prayerfully and trust that He will deliver us from them?

  • How can we be assured of God’s care and love for us when circumstances are challenging?

  • How are we called to give a praiseworthy declaration of God?

Daily Devotional Bible Passages 

  • Day 1: Dependence on God-Matthew 6:34; Isaiah 41:13; Proverbs 3:5-6

  • Day 2: Deliverance by God-1 John 4:4; Psalm 32:7; Psalm 34:4

  • Day 3: Declaration of Praise to God-Hebrews 13:15; Isaiah 25:1; Psalm 42:11

  • Day 4: Deeply show Generosity-Hebrews 13:16; Luke 6:38; Psalm 112:5

  • Day 5: Devotedly Worship God-John 4:24; Romans 12:1-2; Luke 4:8
     

Prayer

Lord, I am thankful that You love me so much that Your patience, love, and goodness follow me wherever I go. Even when I suffer the deepest despair, I know I can cry out to You, and You will hear me. It is reassuring knowing that my life is precious in Your sight, that You want to comfort me and assure me that I belong to You, and that You are in control of all things. May I sing Your praises and worship Your holy name. “You turned my wailing into dancing; You removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy, that my heart may sing Your praises and not be silent. Lord my God, I will praise You forever.” (Psalm 30: 11-12 NIV)

Additional Resources 

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