CHARACTER ASSASSINATION

Psalm 4:1-8

I. THE ______________________ OF THE GODLY

A. WEAKNESS AND VULNERABILITY

1. ______________________

2. ______________________

3. ______________________

B. PRINCIPLES

1. ____________ the sting of accusation.

2. ____________ God for help.

II. THE ____________ OF THE GODLY

A. A TWO-FOLD PLEA

1. “_________________ me when I call.”

2. “Be _________________ to me and hear my prayer.”

B. PRINCIPLES

1. Our prayer should be ___________.

2. Our prayer should be ______________.

3. Our prayer should be bursting with ___________.

4. Our prayer should be ______________.

5. Our prayer should be _____________________.

6. Fervent prayer is a sign of our _________ in God.

III. THE ___________________________ OF THE GODLY

A. A GOD-CENTERED PERSPECTIVE

1. God _____________________ his people.

2. God ______________ in hearing our prayers.

B. PRINCPLES

1. Remember that God knows your _____________.

2. Remember that God __________ your cry.

3. Remember the ________________ of Jesus.

IV. THE ____________________ OF THE GODLY

A. A STEADFAST PURSUIT

1. A Christ-honoring ____________________.

2. ____________ the Lord.

3. Maintains _________.

4. Rests in the ____________________ care of God.