1. ‎Appeal: For God's mercy and forgiveness (vv. 1-3).

*God is merciful

*I am a sinner

*God will forgive

2. Recognize: Your sin is always against a Holy God (v. 4).

3. Admit: You are a sinner by nature (v. 5).

4. Desire: Restoration and renewal (v. 6).

1. ‎Peace comes from a Shepherd who loves.

2. Peace comes from a love that pursues.

3. Peace comes from a love that welcomes.

1. ‎The Lord provides strength and endurance.

2. The Lord provides relationship, care, and purpose.

3. The Lord provides joy.

Dark valleys are:

*Unavoidable

*Unpredictable

*Impartial

*Temporary

*and have a Purpose

1. ‎Refuse to be afraid.

2. Rely on the Lord's presence.

3. Rely on the Lord's protection.

1. Restoration is His work. 

2. Guidance is His promise.

3. Glory is His purpose.

1. The Shepherd gives rest.

2. The Shepherd gives refreshment.

3. The Shepherd gives renewal.

1. Shepherd

2. The Lord

3. My

4. I shall not want

1. ‎Let Christ be Lord over your hardships (17-22).

2. Let Christ be Lord over your heart (23-29).

3. Let Christ be Lord over your home (30-31).

1. ‎Thank God for His protection (1-6).

2. Thank God for His power (7-10).

3. Thank God for His people (11-16).

4. Thank God for His providence, provision, and purpose (1-16).

1. ‎When life is difficult, trust God (vv. 1-12).

2. When life is scary, trust God (vv. 13-26).

3. When life is perilous, trust God (vv. 27-44)

How do we trust God?

*Through the anchor of God's presence

*Through the anchor of God's ownership

*Through the anchor of service for God