The psalmist was in the midst of a downward spiral 

  • away from home and the Temple (42:1-4)   

  • challenged by the enemies (42:3, 42:10) 

  • feeling disconnected from God (42:9, 43:2) 

 

Three ways in reversing the downward spiral 

  • I remember You (42:6) 

  • I put my hope in You (42:5, 42:11, 43:5)  

  • I praise You (42:5, 42:11, 43:4-5)  

 

Three way in letting your heat to be shpared by the Psalms: 

  • Reading the Psalms 

  • Writing the Psalms 

  • Praying the Psalms 

 

Stop stuffing your mind with negative thoughts.

Let the Psalms shape your heart.