Application Questions for Psalm 3
"Many are saying of my soul, there is no salvation for him in God. "
What have I done that would cause people to think I'm hypocritical? Is there a pattern in my life that would lead them to believe that about me? Is my hope based on what others think of me, or is it based on the truth of my standing in Christ?
"But you, O Lord, are a shield about me, my glory, and the lifter of my head."
Where is my hope, my trust? How does God "lift my head" on a daily basis? How does God act as a shield in my life? From what does He shield me?
"I cried aloud to the Lord, and He answered me from His holy hill. "
Is my life marked by a dependence on God, so much so that it results in verbal cries and prayers? Is my faith a private faith, or one that is public. "You faith isn't for you, it's for the church." - Mike Bullmore
"I lay down and slept; I woke again, for the Lord sustained me."
Is my trust in God such that sleep is a rest for my weary soul. When I go to sleep, am I worried that I will not wake up again? Is my life marked by worry? What does God say about worry? What tools does he give me to combat anxiety in my life?
"I will not be afraid of many thousands of people who have set themselves against me all around."
Am I living my life to the praise and approval of those around me? In what ways does the fear of man (living for their approval) captivate my thoughts and my actions? What scriptures can I lay hold of that will serve me in this fight against fear of man? What do I have to prove for the world? (What is fear of man, look here... http://www.sovgracenc.org/stuff/contentmgr/files/912eea8931390a2d8b49c95dfc23062a/miscdocs/pride.pdf)
"Arise, O Lord! Save me, O my God! For you strike all my enemies on the cheek; you break the teeth of the wicked."
When I am wronged, do I go on the offensive and attack back, or do I respond in humility and love? Is my response to adversity marked with love, for others and for God?
"Salvation belongs to the Lord; your blessing be on your people."
In what ways is my life marked by legalism? Am I trying to atone for my sins on a daily basis with my obedience, my works, my discipline? Am I trying to make God love me? Or... Do I trust in the finished work of Christ on the Cross for the forgiveness of my sins? Is my faith based on the facts of Christ, or my feelings? Do I realize that once and for all, Christ has paid for my sins, and now my life is a progression of Sanctification? In what ways am I becoming more like Christ? (This is a good question to ask someone who knows you well.) What areas can I still grow?
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