“Spiritual Dryness” Psalm 42-43

August 2, 2020 — Reverend Chris Harper


I. What is spiritual dryness (1-11, 43:2)

1. What it is

2. Honesty about it


II. How it comes

1. Disconnection from God’s people (4-6)

2. Difficult circumstances (3, 9-10, 43:1)

3. Difficulty eating and sleeping (3)


III. How to deal with it


1. Talk to God (1-4, 9, 43:1-2)

(A) Pour out your soul (4)

(B) Confess belief (1-2, 9, 43:2)


2. Talk to yourself (5, 11, 43:5)

(A) Remember who God is (2, 9, 43:1-2, 4)

(B) Remember God’s grace (8, 43:3)

(C) Use the means of grace (43:3-4)