DAY 1: He Is God? You Are Not

Write out Psalm 115:3

Reflect on that verse for a moment. The message is simple and straight to the point. 

What is the message?

Psalm 115 reflects what you learned from the last session? He is God and you are not.

How does that truth hit you?  Does that statement seem a little arrogant? Why or why not?

How does Psalm 33:6-11 support the truth that God has the right to set the rules?

When was the last time you spoke anything into existence? Do your plans always work out? Why?   

When God speaks, things are created. When God plans, it comes to pass. NO ONE compares to Him. He's the King. The Creator. The Master. The Almighty. Always has been. Always will be.

Now you have a choice. If you want to be in charge and set your own rules, He'll let you. But heed the warning; the results probably won't be pretty. Usually when you put yourself in charge, the best thing you make is a mess. When you set the agenda, the plans fall apart. 

What is your best and most appropriate response to such a great and awesome God? Circle all that apply.

1. Worship

2. Trust            

3. Love             

4. Submission              

5. Adoration

6. Praise

7. Bow in Reverence

Pick one. Better yet, pick them all. What is a specific way you will live out your response this week?

DAY 2: The Faithful One

In "He Is God? You Are Not," God's greatness, power, and sovereignty were emphasized. It is His right as God to make the rules. But if you stop there, you might start thinking that God's just a strong dictator with His thumb pressed down on the little people. However, that is not the case.

Read Psalm 33:12. What emotion is mentioned here?

Why would a nation be happy when God is in charge? To find out, keep reading. Read verses 13-22. List the reasons a nation, and you, can be happy when God's in charge.

God is not a distant dictator who hands down edicts and stays uninvolved. He is a concerned, attentive, and loving Father who watches over you. 

What should be your response to this kind of God? Reread verses 20-22. 

We ___________________________________. (v. 20)

We ___________________________________. (v. 21)

We ___________________________________. (v. 22)

Waiting, trusting, and hoping. When you respond in that fashion you find help, joy, and peace.

Rewrite Psalm 33:20-22 as your prayer response to God. The Father, not the dictator, waits for you.

DAY 3: Give Praise to the Lord

You have a relationship with a God who is sovereign, loving, powerful, and attentive to you personally.

What are some other words of praise you would use to describe God?

When you truly realize the character of God and understand the depth of His love for you, what should be your response?

Check out Psalm 145:1-7. The psalmist was so overwhelmed with God, he couldn't hold it in.

List the different ways the writer desired to express His feelings about God.

The psalmist was excited and joyful about his relationship with God.

Are you that excited and joyful? Can you hardly keep the joy inside? Why or why not?

Why is it important that you declare, praise, sing, and express the greatness of God?

When you express praise about God, good things happen. God is honored, believers are encouraged, unbelievers are enlightened, and you worship.

In what ways will you proclaim Him this week?  

Our God is a great God and worthy to be praised. Don't hold it in!