Today: Exodus 5:1-7:5
Big Idea: When obedience results in suffering and
discouragement as a Christ follower, be encouraged
by God’s promises and control.
03/08/2026 Is It Well With Your Soul
Psalm 42 Dennis Turner
BIG IDEA: Soul Health: an ongoing, honest appraisal of who we are (v3), through an ongoing, honest acceptance of who God says we are (v8).
The threats of the soul: Psalm 42: v3a - unending sorrow; v3b - taunting from unbelievers; vs 4&6 - removed from worship; v7 - totally overwhelmed; v9 - a feeling of abandonment.
1. Worriness - the things in life that we fret over.
2. Wariness - perpetual fear that paralyzes us.
3. Weariness - soul fatigue, just being “done with it”.
The thirsts of the soul:
1. God Himself - (vs1-2) our souls long for God in order to experience His presence.
2. The love of God (v8)
3. Hope in God (vs5,11) only God can satisfy and fulfill us.
Cultivating a rhythm of soul health:
One hour a day - meet with God
One day a week - practice Sabbath
One morning or afternoon or evening - set time apart to commune with God
One weekend a year - sabbatical or retreat
