Getting Unstuck | Joel K. Johnson | June 12, 2022 WHY THE PSALMS? • To reclaim the Psalms as your “go to” song book and devotional guide. • To repent from a ‘tourist’ faith to a ‘pilgrim faith.’ • To receive all that God has for you in your high notes and low notes of life. WHY THE PSALMS OF ASCENT? Psalms 120-134 • To take a literal and spiritual journey together. • To sing and pray what Jesus sang and prayed. HOW TO GET UNSTUCK IN TIMES OF TROUBLE Psalms 120 1. Call on the Lord in times of trouble (Psalms 120:1-2). • God hears you when you pray. • Cry out for him to save you. 2. Let God judge the wrongdoers (Psalms 120:3-4). • God’s judgment is appropriate and just • God’s judgment is certain and serious 3. Know that you do not belong to the world (120:5-7). • Expect to be uncomfortable living in the world. • Expect to grow tired of living in the world. • Keep praying for peace in the midst of a hostile world.Getting Unstuck | Joel K. Johnson | June 12, 2022 BIBLE READING PLAN Reading the Bible every day is a great way to grow in your faith. After you read, take time to journal or reflect on these questions: What does it say? What does it mean? How can I live this out today? On our website, under Publications, you can find online resources for reading through the Bible in one year: westwoodcc.org/publications READ PSALMS 120 1. What does this Psalm teach us about God? 2. What does this Psalm teach us about people? 3. How has God been faithful to you recently? 4. What truths have you been introduced to or reminded of this week? 5. How is God lifting your head with hope this week? 6. What does God have set before you that might be challenging? 7. How are you being prompted to respond to God this week? 8. How are you being prompted to respond to others this week? 9. What area of your life do you need to commit to growth? 10. What truths do you need to remind yourself of this week? SCAN HERE FOR THE FULL UP COMPANION GUIDE FOR THIS SERIESNext >