11.07.21 NOTES

Psalm 55
12 It is not an enemy who taunts me – I could bear that. It is not my foes who so arrogantly insult me – I could have hidden from them. 13 Instead, it is you – my equal, my companion and close friend. 14 What good fellowship we once enjoyed as we walked together to the house of God…. 20 I was betrayed by my friend…. While he was stretching out his hand of friendship, he
was secretly breaking every promise he had ever made to me! Psalm 55:12-14 (NKJV),20 (TPT)

SO, WHAT DO YOU DO?
• ______________ them alone

• ______________ them back on social media

• Develop a _______________ plan

• Run Away

WHAT CAN WE LEARN FROM DAVID’S BETRAYAL?

1. ___________ ON THE LORD

16 But as for me, I will call upon the Lord to save me, and I know He will! 17 Every evening I will explain my need to Him. Every morning I will move my soul toward Him. Every waking hour
I will worship only Him, and He will hear and respond to my cry. 18 Though many wish to fight and the tide of battle turns against me, by your power I will be safe and secure; peace will be my portion. 19 God Himself will hear me! God-Enthroned through everlasting ages, the God of unchanging faithfulness – He will put them in their place, all those who refuse to love and revere Him! Pause in His presence. Psalm 55:16-19 (TPT)

2. ___________ ALL YOUR CARES AND ANXIETIES ON THE LORD

So here’s what I’ve learned through it all: Leave all your cares and anxieties at the feet of the Lord, and measureless grace will strengthen you. Psalm 55:22 (TPT)

3. _____________________________ GOD IN THE PROCESS

He will watch over his devoted lovers, never letting them slip or be overthrown. He will send all my enemies to the pit of destruction. Murderers, liars, and betrayers will face an untimely death. My life’s hope and trust is in you, and you’ll never fail to rescue me! Psalm 55:23 (TPT)

Betrayal is often God’s vehicle to reposition you.

NEXT STEPS:
• Take a block of time and remember specifically the event that caused you pain. Recall not just the event, but how it made you feel. Consider also what you would do to the person who caused
the pain if it was possible and right. Then phrase the whole thing as a prayer. Give it to God.

• Get back to doing your work or fulfilling your calling.