1. Grasping the attributes of God - asking for forgiveness
1. Goodness
2. Love
Psalm 86:5 Lord, you are good, ready to forgive, abounding in love to all who call on you.
2. Understand God’s desire—seeking recovery
1. Gain pious reliance
2. Gain joy in your heart
Psalm 86 :2Please preserve my life, for I am a pious man. My God, please save this servant who trusts in you.
Psalm 86:4 Lord, make your servant’s heart rejoice, for my soul lifts up to you.
3. Understand God’s Favor—Pray for Revival
1. Look up and plead
2. You will be answered
Psalm 86: 6Lord, please pay attention to my prayer and hear my voice of supplication.
Psalm 86:7 I will call on you in the day of trouble, for you will answer me.