Trey, and his wife Lea, have been married over 30 years and have been involved in marriage and family ministry most of that time. They have hundreds of thousands of followers on social media, and conduct their "Stronger Marriage" and “Stronger Families” workshops all over the United States. They get to talk to thousands of couples yearly about healthy marriages and families.Trey & Lea live in Childress, Texas and have enjoyed raising four boys. Trey has been the preaching minister for the Childress Church of Christ for the past 17 years.You can learn more about Trey & Lea from their webpage: StrongerMarriageWorkshops.com or follow them on social media here: https://www.StrongerMarriageWorkshops.comhttps://www.instagram.com/stronger_marriages/https://www.facebook.com/StrongerMarriageWorkshops/https://twitter.com/StrongMarriage5
The First sermon in the new series In Christ Alone. A look into the letter to the Colossian Christians.
Josh looks at strange passage in John 6 and asks us the same question the disciples ask Jesus...who whom shall we go?
A look into the 23rd Psalm and how it tells us that the world can be unsafe, but God walks with us in this world.
Introduction to The book of Ephesians.
Billy Moore speaks about the Power we have in Christ and How he wants to make his home in our hearts
Acts 15:36-41
Paul and Barnabas have to go separate ways and what we can learn about conflict
To the End of the Earth series
Acts 10
God tells Peter that the Gentiles are his people too
Andrew talks to us about the dividing wall!
Continuing the series through the book of Acts, Jacob talks to us about our trust in Jesus. We look at the conversion story of Saul and how it shows God working through us and in us.
A look at Acts 8- Philip and his journeys through Samaria and his encounter with the Ethiopian Eunuch
Drew brings us a lesson from the first verses of Acts chapter 6.
This continues our series in our study of the book of Acts.
This week we look at 2 characters (husband and wife) that try to cheat God and the consequences that follow them. What can we learn about the Holy Spirit and God's holiness in this story this week!
CHOOSE WISELY
Joshua 24
THREE CHOICES FOR US TODAY ...
1. Remember what God has done, and choose G_______________________. Vs. 1-13
2. Instead of choosing __________________, choose to serve G_________________. Vs. 14-21
3. Choose to C_______________ to God today ... in the invitation song.
CLING
Joshua 23:1-12
1. Be a W_______________________. vs 3
2. Be F________________ to God. vs 6-8
3. Don’t C______________ to the W____________. Vs 12-13
4. Be very careful to L_____________ G______________- vs 11
RUN
Joshua 20 - Into the Unknown Series
**1. The Cities of Refuge were for the GUILTY.
The Cities of Refuge were open to EVERYONE.
The Cities of Refuge were to be ENTERED without DELAY.
The Cities of Refuge were never LOCKED.
The Cities of Refuge were the ONLY hope for the GUILTY.
JESUS is our City of Refuge. So RUN!**
IT'S NEVER TOO LATE TO TAKE A MOUNTAIN
Joshua 14
Follow the Lord _____________________.
Be ready to battle some ____________________.
3.Never ___________________, stand your ________________.
Take God at His ____________________.
Long for __________________ with God.
PRAYING OUTRAGEOUS PRAYERS
Joshua 10 (Into the Unknown Series)
1 - God always answers outrageous prayers when we are ________________ in His ______________________.
2 - God answers outrageous prayers when we refuse to ________________ _________________.
vs. 9-10 - Joshua traveled all night from Gilgal and took the Amorite armies by surprise. 10 The Lord threw them into a panic, and the Israelites defeated great numbers of them at Gibeon.
God calls us to pray outrageous prayers when we are rooted in His _________________________. \
vs. 7-8 - So Joshua and his entire army, including his best warriors, left Gilgal and set out for Gibeon. 8 “Do not be afraid of them,” the Lord said to Joshua, “for I have given you victory over them. Not a single one of them will be able to stand up to you.”
5 KEYS TO SPIRITUAL VICTORY
(Into the Unknown Series)
Joshua 4-6
Lessons we learn:
1 - You _____________ the ______________ by remembering who is in charge.
2 - God's ways are not our ways, but God's ways are always _______________.
3 - Sometimes the best way to hear from God is to be ____________________.
4 - ________________________ is ours if we don't ______________________.
5 - Don't be fooled, a day of ________________________________ is coming.
TWO SPIES AND A SHADY LADY
Joshua 2
When we're trying to do what's right, we have ...
1 - Confidence in God's ______________________
2 - The Challenge of God's _____________________
3 - The Covenant _______________________
BE STRONG. BE COURAGEOUS
Joshua 1:6
To be Strong and Courageous, you must ...
“How to Cross The River Into The Unknown”
Joshua 3
Introduction: Have you ever noticed the amount of times the Jordan River is mentioned in the Bible? More important that the frequency of the mention of the Jordan River, is the significance of the way it’s attached to very special events in the Bible…
JOSHUA 3 … Story …
WHEN CROSSING THE JORDAN RIVER WHAT GOD WANTS FOR YOUR LIFE IS…
FIRST: Let the Lord L_____________ the W_________________!
HOW? …by asking Him to lead
…by listening to the Lord
…seek counsel of Godly men
SECOND: You F____________________!
THIRD: Create M_____________________ to
Remember God Leading you Across the River!
PRINCE OF PEACE
"He Shall Be Called" Series
Isaiah 9:6. 6 For a child is born to us, A son is given to us; And the government Is upon His shoulder; And His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace.
The word PEACE is used over 400 times in the bible.
1 - He's the Prince of Peace in good times, and especially in bad times.
2 - As a follower of Jesus, He calls me to be an agent of peace as well.
3 - How to be a peacemaker ...
ETERNAL FATHER
"He Shall Be Called" Series
For a child is born to us, A son is given to us; And the government Is upon His shoulder; And His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace.
Isaiah 9:6
1 - Fathers give ____________________________.
2 - Fathers _____________________ for us.
3 - Fathers _____________________ about us.
4 - This Father does it ______________________.
Our Response?
MIGHTY GOD
(He Shall Be Called - Series)
Isaiah 9:6. "For a child is born to us, A son is given to us; And the government Is upon His shoulder; And His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace."
1 - He is ________________________________.
2 - His might can ______________________ us!
3 - His might can ______________________ us!
4 - He is our real _________________________
WONDERFUL COUNSELOR
Isaiah 9:6
What is our response to the Wonderful Counselor?
1 - S_____________ S_____________ with Him.
2 - L_______________ to what he T_____________ you.
3 - D___________ what he S_____________.
A STRESS FREE HOLIDAY
Philippians 4:6-7
1 - Stop F_________________ Out
2 - Start S_________________ Out
3 - Then you'll M______________ Out
Digital Babylon
1 Peter 2:9-12
The __________ is always ______________
We live in a ___________ and _______________ culture
_______________ vs _________________
_______________ disciple!!!
3 lessons from Exiles:
Exiles take _______ ________ for the sake of what’s right
Exiles make _____________ a mission
Exiles find their ________ in ______________
Exiles are instrumental to God’s purposes in times of change!
Restoring the Church to Look Like Jesus
Acts 4:13
For the church to look like Jesus ...
We must _________________________!
Matthew 28:18-20
We must ____________ what Jesus ____________!
That includes telling the ___________ _____________.
Matthew 25
We must be _________________________.
Luke 15:1-2
We must make ___________________________.
Matthew 28:18-20
We must invite people into the ________________________.
Matthew 28:18-20
FRIENDS OF SINNERS
Mark 3:1-6
1 - Our job is to __________ and _________ the sinner, not to ______________ them.
2 - Become a ____________________ instead of a ___________________.
3 - Celebrate ____________________ changed.
4 - It's about ...
10 THINGS YOU CAN EXPECT FROM THIS CHURCH
1 Corinthians 9:23
1 - The ___________ will be _______________
2 - You will be challenged to have a ________________ with God.
3 - We will be ______________ and use the ____________ as our ____________.
4 - We want to be the ________________ group of people in the ____________.
5 - We won't be afraid to _________________ traditional things.
6 - We will encourage you to _________ your faith outside the _____________ walls.
7 - We will do our best to ____________________ everything clearly.
8 - We will do everything to remain ______________ as a family.
9 - We will see our _______________ as a blessing.
10 - We will remain focused on loving, serving and __________ our ______________.
CHOOSE JOY
Acts 16 & Philippians 4:4-8
1 - Rejoicing is a _____________________________.
2 - Ask God for ______________________________.
3 - Focus on the _____________________________.
(1) - You have a Father who will never _________________ you.
(2) - You have all your _____________ ___________________.
(3) - You have a family that _______________ you.
(4) - You have a ______________that can't be taken away.
THE DRIFT
Hebrews 2:1-4
WAYS WE CAN KEEP FROM DRIFTING ...
1 - Pay ___________________________________.
2 - Establish spiritual __________________ points.
3 - Establish an ___________________ relationship with another Christian.
4 - Establish a habit of _________________________.
5 - Fix your eyes on ___________________________. 12:2
Why Do Bad Things Happen?
Matthew 2:16-18
1 - It's okay to ____________ that question.
2 - Bad things will _____________________.
3 - God still ____________________.
4 - No matter what bad thing happens, God is ________________ and that never changes.
SIX TOUGH QUESTIONS:
Why do we s____________?
Gen 3; 2 Corinthians 1:3-4; Psalms 46:1-2
Is God m__________ at me?
John 3:16-17; Romans 8:28; James 1:1-4; John 10:10
Romans 5:8; John 11:1-44
James 1:1-4; John 9; Romans 8:28
Psalm 9:10, 34:17, 50:15, 145:18-19; James 5:13-16
Matthew 11:28-29, 2 Corinthians 12:9; 1 Peter 5:7
MAKE ME A SERVANT DEACON, LORD MAKE ME LIKE YOU
Mark 10:45
1 - Serve ___________________________________
2 - Serve ___________________________________
3 - Serve ___________________________________
4 - Serve ___________________________________
5 - Serve ___________________________________
FILLED WITH THE SPIRIT
The Other Guy Series - Holy Spirit
Ephesians 3:20 - "Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us..."
2 Things To Consider ...
1 - The M_________________ G_______________ of the Holy Spirit.
2 - The F _________________ of the Holy Spirit.
Ephesians 5:18 - "Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery.
Instead, be filled with the Spirit..."
LED BY THE SPIRIT
"The Other Guy ... The Holy Spirit Series"
Ephesians 3:20 -"Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us..."
WHAT IS THE HOLY SPIRIT DOING TODAY?
1. He has given us the ______________________________.
2 Samuel 23:2
He is a ______________________________.
Acts 2:38
Romans 8:9
He _______________________________ Us.
Ephesians 1:13-14
2 Corinthians 1:22
He _______________________________ Us.
Romans 8:14
Galatians 5:18
He ______________________________ For Us.
Romans 8:26-27
** Next Week: "Filled With The Spirit"
Ghost Stories
"The Other Guy ... Holy Spirit Series"
Ephesians 3:20
"Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us..."
** REASONS WE HAVE DIFFICULTY UNDERSTANDING THE HOLY SPIRIT….
1 –
2 –
3 –
4 –
** REASONS WE SHOULD STUDY THE HOLY SPIRIT….
1 –
2 –
3 –
** So Who is the HOLY SPIRIT?
1 – He is a P_____________________________
2 – He is D______________________________
* It is implied in His N___________________
* He is linked to both the F____________ & S____________
* Because of characteristics assigned to Him in God’s W______________
** He is Omniscient
** He is Omnipresent
** He is Omnipotent
IF YOU WANT TO BE GREAT, DO THIS
from the "Things I Wish Jesus Never Said" series
Matthew 20:20-28
DON'T BITE BACK
"Things I Wish Jesus Never Said" Series
38 “You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.’ 39 But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also. 40 And if anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, hand over your coat as well. 41 If anyone forces you to go one mile, go with them two miles. 42 Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you.
Matthew 5:38-41
JESUS CHALLENGES US TO ...
1 - Forfeit our D______________________
2 - Forfeit our C_______________ & S________________
3 - Forfeit our right to P________________________.
4 - Forfeit our right to E_____________________ M_________________.
HATE YOUR FAMILY
From the Series, "Things I Wish Jesus Had Never Said"
""If anyone comes to me and does not hate father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters--yes, even their own life--such a person cannot be my disciple." Luke 14:26
When studying scripture ...
This Passage is About Following Jesus:
Following Jesus is C_________________________
Following Jesus will come with A____________________.
"An idol is anything you put before God or takes your focus off God."
Acceptable Idols In America ...
1 - W______________________
2 - M______________, R_______________, W________________
3 - F_______________________ and C____________________
4 - S_______________________ 😳
5 - F________________________ 😬
The Idol Test:
Exodus 20:3-5
Matthew 6:24
"SELL ALL THAT YOU HAVE"
Luke 18:18-23
"Things I wish Jesus Never Said" Series
3 Lies About Money ...
1 - Don't __________________ more than you ___________________.
2 - Remember who _______________ you what you __________________.
3 - Focus on what's really _________________ in this world.
4 - Handle your money wisely.
LOVE YOUR ENEMIES
From the “Things I Wish Jesus Would Have Never Said” Series
7 Ways God Wants Us To Love Our Enemies ...
1 - Don't ___________ them, but ___________ them. Vs. 47
2 - ___________ for them and ask God to ________________ them. Vs. 44
3 - Show them _________________________. Vs. 45
4 - Don't __________________, unless it's with ________________. Vs. 45
5 - Refuse to _______________ ______________ of them. Vs. 48
6 - F__________________ them. Vs. 48
Other verses to read: Luke 6:27-36, 1 Peter 3:9, 3:16
Who is on your list for the Lord to bless?
GLOW IN THE DARK
John 8:12
Don't be afraid of the dark ...
1) Because Jesus is the _______________________.
2) Keep your ___________ focused on ______________, not your surrounding.
3) Be the __________________ for others.
4) Jesus is the light that gives ________________.
Exploring God Through Ministry
Matthew 25:37-40
Every Christian is a ____________________
Every saved person is called to ______________ ______________.
1. When you ________________ to others you look like Jesus.
2. When you ________________ to others you ______________ Jesus
3. Look for _______________, He is all ______________ you.
Be A Woman
"Adam & Eve" Series
Genesis 2:16
Godly Womanhood is ...
1 - Belong to God F__________________________________.
2 - Not F_________________ on what you don't H____________________.
3 - Being your H_______________________ H____________________.
4 - Being S_________________ yet very G__________________________.
BIBLICAL MANHOOD
Part 1 of 2 (Adam & Eve)
What we learn from Adam about Manhood …
You were created for a P_________________.
Genesis 2:7
Psalm 139:14
It’s not good to be A_______________.
Genesis 2:183.
3.God chose a R____________ for a reason.
Genesis 2:18-22
God will not F____________ you to follow Him.
Genesis 3:1-5
God put you in C__________, step ___________.
Genesis 3:8-9
Galatians 5:22
1) Great leaders are B _________________ leaders.
2) Great leaders never stop L______________.
3) Great leaders are unwilling to put things on C__________ C_____________.
4) Great leaders aren't afraid to T____________ R_____________.
5) Great leaders understand they can't P_____________ E_____________.
6) Great leaders never C_______________ their I______________.
7) Great leaders never underestimate the power of their E______________.
The Resurrection of Jesus
(From the Easter Series) - Luke 24:13-35
Lesson we can learn in times of darkness ...
1. When things are hard and dark, ______________ is ____________ than you think.
2. When your ______________ and _____________ answers, don't "search your heart" or "trust your feelings," instead open ______________ _____________.
3. We must ______________ Jesus into our _______________ lives.
4. Be _________________________.
5. Ask God to ____________ your eyes so you can see __________________.
THE BURIAL OF JESUS
1 Corinthians 15:3-5
Why does it matter?
1 - To prove he really ___________________________.
2 - To show the _________________ of our __________________.
3 - To teach us that death is not the ______________, nor do we need to _______________ death.
"Living, He loved me; dying, He saved me; Buried He carried my sins far away;Rising, He justified freely forever; One day He’s coming—O glorious day!
THE DEATH OF CHRIST
Romans 5:6-8
1 - We have greatly under E_________________ just how T__________________ our sin is. V.6
2 - Jesus died for his E________________, which includes you. V.8
3 - IF God loved you that much when you were is E___________, how much more is he willing to P________________ and P_______________ for you now that you are his F_________________. V.10
4 - Jesus' death D________________ L________________.
NEXT WEEK: Burial
LESSONS FROM A LEGEND
"Living in Babylon" Series - Daniel 9
1 - Prayer in Babylon is about acknowledging God's C____________________. vs 4
2 - Prayer in Babylon is about remembering God's F____________________. vs 15
3 - Prayer in Babylon is about both G____________ and C_________________ vs 5-16
4 - Prayer in Babylon is about asking for M___________ because He is R_________________. vs 17-19
STANDING STRONG IN BABYLON
When God raises you up, expect people to tear you down.
When you do what’s ______, expect people to _______ you.
Kneeling to pray is what gives you the strength to stand.
YOU WILL BE ABLE TO STAND BEFORE PEOPLE and do what’s right, if you’re willing to __________ before the presence of the Lord.
When you do what’s right, you can always trust God with the results.
WHEN THINGS GET HOT
Daniel 3 - Strangers in Babylon Series
We learn four amazing things from the story of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego ...
Be willing to S______________ alone for God.
God is with us when things get ________________.
God can always _________ us, but if He _____________ continue to follow him.
LIVING FOR GOD IN BABYLON
Daniel 1
1 - We are S____________ for God in B_______________.
2 - P___________ where you are P__________________.
3 - P__________ your B_______________ in advance.
4 - T__________ that God is always W_____________ ahead.
YOU NAMED YOUR KID WHAT?
Isaiah 9:6
JESUS IS ...
1 - W___________________________
2 - C____________________________
3 - M_________________ G______________
4 - E__________________ F______________
5 - P_____________ of P__________________.
WHY CHURCH
Hebrews 10:25
1) There is a PURPOSE and that's to F_________ on G_________.
2) There is a PLAN, and that's to be E_______________ and S_________________
3) There is a PATTERN, and that's to ...
- S_________________
- P___________________
- Take C__________________
- S_____________________
- G_____________________
Bonus Reading: Malachi 1:6-14
Overcoming The Monster's Temptations
Hebrews 12:1-2
1 - Get off the R____________________.
2 - R_________ from T________________.
3 - F___________ on J_______________.
Conclusion: What can wash away my sins?
DECEIVED
Genesis 3:13 - The Monster Series
1 - Sin is no ______________ ____________.
2 - God is _____________ at you and just wants to ______________ you.
3 - God really doesn't want to _______________ you.
4 - Church is _________________.
5 - No one really goes _________ ______________.
6 Areas of Your Life That Satan Wants to Be A Part Of
From the Monster Series – 2 Corinthians 11:14
Your _______________ - So God doesn’t have it all to himself.
Proverbs 4:23
Luke 10:27
Your _______________ - To make you doubt God’s _____________ & ______________.
Philippians 4:6
Your everyday _______________ - So you just like the ___________________.
Romans 12:2
Your ________________ - So you __________ down others instead of building them up.
Ephesians 4:29
Our ________________ - So they no longer _______________ God.
Romans 12:1
Our ________________ - So we don’t really have ____________ for God.
John 10:10
SATAN'S FAVORITE LIES
From the Sermon Series, "MONSTER" * Genesis 3
1) IF I WERE SATAN ... I'd get you to D_____________ my E______________.
2) IF I WERE SATAN ... I'd A____________ your W___________________.
3) IF I WERE SATAN ... I'd A___________ the W_________ of G____________.
**4) IF I WERE SATAN ... I'd C_______________ everyone to simply W_____________.
credit of a few points unknown. Old outline I found in my filing cabinet.
FALL ON YOUR KNEES
Matthew 2:1-12
1. Realize Jesus is both _____________ and ____________. vs.2 & 4
2. Be the _____________ ____________. vs.2
Worship him.
Seek him.
3. Be a __________ in someone’s life. ___________ someone to Jesus. vs.2 & 9-10
4. There are two kinds of people who don’t want to worship Jesus … vs.3
5. After you see Him, go home a __________ ____________. vs.12
1 - No one is I________________ in God's eyes.
2 - When you hear of God's salvation, you must go ___________ __________.
3 - When you realize how good God has been to you, you must ____________ ____________.
4 - When you realize how good God has been to you, you must __________________.
AND THE SOUL FELT ITS WORTH
Luke 2:14
1 - We are _______________ we are told we are.
2 - We are _______________ we are told we are.
"You is kind, you is smart, you is important." ~ The Help
Trey Morgan
The Thrill Of Hope
"Oh Holy Night" Series * Lamentations 3
THE NECESSITY of GIVING THANKS
Psalm 100:4
Why be thankful ...
1 - The Lord _____________________ it.
2 - Everything is _______________ the _______________.
3 - A lack of thanksgiving keeps us from ______________ _______________.
4 - Being thankful changes our ___________________________.
OPEN YOUR BIG MOUTH
Acts 8
1 - It's the ______________ way to _______________ people about ________________.
2 - Open it with the _______________________ words.
3 - Do ____________________ and not ________________________.
The Unstoppable Series -
THE DAY JESUS STOOD
Acts 6-7
STEPHEN’S _______________________ WAS LED BY GOD
STEPHEN WASN’T ASHAMED TO __________________ ABOUT GOD
STEPHEN _______________________ LIKE JESUS
________________________ SOMETIMES WILL COST YOU YOUR LIFE
JESUS IS ___________________________ BY STEPHEN'S SACRIFICE
The Unstoppable Series...
SAVED PEOPLE SERVE PEOPLE
Acts 6
1 - Saved people _________________ people.
2 - But I ...
3 - When Serving ...
4 - Oftentime Served people become _____________ people.
THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A REAL AND PHONY CHRISTIAN
Acts 8:4-22
REAL CHRISTIANS ...
1 - P____________________ Jesus. Vs. 5
2 - P____________________ consistently. Vs. 5
3 - P____________________ meeting needs. Vs. 7
4 - P____________________ joy and excitement. Vs. 8
A PHONY CHRISTIAN ...
1 - P________________ to himself. Vs. 9-11
2 - P________________ casually. Vs 12-13
3 - P________________ faith in worldly things. Vs 18-20
4 - P________________ committed. Vs. 21
From the Family Series called "Fixer Upper" ... Pineapple illustration courteous of Levi Lusko
There was no room in the inn for Joseph, Mary and Jesus. Will you have room for Jesus in your life?
Satan is a liar. He's the father of lies. His native language is lying. SO ... don't believe his lies.
Jesus spoke about money more than he did about heaven. I'm thinking it''s because he knew how important it was to us and how we'd struggle with it.
Check this out....
Your choice ... the wide road or narrow road. Continuing the sermon series from the Sermon on the Mount.
We learn a lot about God when Jesus said, "Ask Seek and Knock." From the Sermon on the Mount Series.
JACOB HENDERSON - Speaking about "Treasures In Heaven" from the Sermon on the Mount Series.
My son and new daughter in law were married last weekend and so I was inspired to do a sermon on the Wedding Banquet in Matthew 22.
Part 1 in a series called "Family Vacation" a series on Family, Parenting and Marriage.
A lesson about John The Baptist and how we need to be more like the first ever redneck.
A stand alone sermon about building healthy families. Preached on Family Day in Childress. FIRST 15 seconds didn't record.
Part 2 of the series "Living Life Unshackled" No longer controlled by your past, other people, your emotions, money or sin!
NOTE: Part one of the series "Unshackled from your Past" did not record. Sorry.
"Treat people better than they deserve, because that's pretty much what God does with you ... everyday."
A stand alone sermon about taking what God has given you and using it the way He asks you to do.
Matthew 25 TEXT
From the "Home Improvements" Series This sermon adapted from a Bill Hybel's book on Family
Part 2 of a three-part series called "After Death... Then What?" This lesson looks at the truth about heaven.
A three-part series called "After Death... Then What?" This lesson looks at what happens to you right after death.
There are several things in our lives that will snuff out our spiritual fire if we're not careful. Here are seven of the sneaky ones. A stand alone sermon not a part of a series.
In Psalm 57, while in a cave hiding out to save his life, David wrote this psalm and gave us a great idea about how to survive the cave (difficult times).