Cedar Hills Community Church - Cedar Rapids, Iowa

SONGS OF HUMILITY - Psalm 131 – Steve PooleTHEME - Psalm 131 lauds humble contentment in God and His sufficiencyOUTLINE1. “Lord, my heart is not proud; my eyes are not haughty…” (vs. 1) * We strive as David is surely doing to be humble and content. * We have been justified...however, we still live in physical bodies riddled with sin * 1 Corinthians 9:272. “Instead, I have calmed and quieted my soul…” (vs. 2) * Calm instead of obsessing over details. * Content in every situation. (Phil 4:11-12) * Anxious for nothing. (Phil 4:8) * Crucifying the flesh. (Gal. 5:24-25)3. “Put your hope in the Lord…” (vs. 3) * An invitation to do as David has done. * The “Three Trees Story” - meaning and purpose to the glory of God.NEXT STEPS * Read Psalm 131 every day this week with some fellow pilgrims. * Evaluate: Confess any pride and ask God to help you grow in humility. * Evaluate: Do you desire worldly things more than God? * Pray and invite God to help you discover His abundant life plan for you.