"Why are you downcast, O my soul? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God." How is David feeling in this Psalm? Have you ever felt this way? Is He ashamed of the way he feels? Explain your answer. What does the word hope mean? What does it look like to put your hope in God? What does it mean to praise him? What are some different ways people praise God? What does savior mean? Is it just Jesus, or is it more? (Re

This is a short study. The text in blue are questions to reflect on? The section GET REAL, are things to practice that could potentially draw you in connection with God? Connection is the goal no matter what you are studying. (or doing:) Do you find that you are your authentic self? Let's talk about King David. David had a lot of trauma in his life, but what kept him grounded (most of the time) is God. He opened up to God about everything. He didn't feel ashamed before