Too Distressed to Feel Blessed

Evening Worship
Psalm 88
Hebrews 11:13

1.  The Season of Suffering
      a.  Length:  The season of suffering can be extensive.  Psalm 30:5
      b.  Depth:  The season of suffering can be intensive.  2nd Corinthians 1:8-9
      c.  Wideth:  The season of suffering can be expansive.

2.  The Struggles of the Sufferer
      a.  Suffering can be physically demanding.
      b.  Suffering can be emotionally debilitating.
      c.  Suffering can be mentally depressing.
      d.  Suffering can be financially draining.  Mark 5:25-26
      e.  Suffering can be spiritually disorienting.

3.  The Solace for the Saint
      a.  Talk to God:  Pray!  Psalm 88: 1, 2, 9, 13
      b.  Listen to God:  Read the Bible!