6-19-2016
"A Reminder of Who's in Charge of Those I Love"
Psalm 127


WHO’S IN CHARGE OF THOSE I LOVE?
PSALM 127

I.  A WISDOM PSALM- TEACHES PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES THAT YIELD THE BEST RETURNS OF HAPPINESS IN ___________
* Underlying Theme: the ______ of human efforts without God
II.  4 COMMON HUMAN CARES:
             1] ________ of house & home
             2] Security of the community & nation
             3] The work or labor of our lives
             4] Someone to “_________ your back”
III.  UNLESS THE LORD BUILDS … and…__________ OVER
A.  Some build w/ pride and self-confidence
B.  Leads to VANITY:
IV.  ARE YOU BUILDING THE HOUSE of your life ALL BY YOURSELF?  Is ______________ a PART OF YOUR LIFE?
A.  How does it feel when you’re done with your work?
B.  ________  addressed these same issues.  Matthew 6. 25-34
V.  The LORD gives to those He loves, while they sleep.” 
A.  __________- Physical rest/refreshment
B.  Answers/wisdom- “LETS JUST SLEEP ON IT”
C.  intellectual perception- THINGS LOOK DIFFERENT IN THE _________
VI.  GOD ________ TO THOSE HE LOVES – AS THEY SLEEP
A.  It happens when they are not striving
B.  It shows how much God can do, if we invite & trust Him
VII.  To Do’s:
A.  Consider Who & What are your __________ things
B.  Jesus encourages us to seek 1st…and other things will be added.
C.  Invite someone to pray ____ you about those things that stress you. 

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