1. Recognition

• “You are my Lord. I have no good apart from you.” (v.2)
• Everything good is found in God.
• Recognition opens our eyes to the Source of every good thing: Jesus.
• Anything truly good in life is just a droplet from the Fountain.

2. Running from God

• “Sorrows are multiplied for those who chase after other gods.” (v. 4)
• Though we may not bow down to images, our hearts are idol factories.
• Life becomes bitter and sorrowful when we pursue our own passions and desires apart from Christ.
• Far too often we search for answers and satisfaction in other things/people instead of seeking God as both the beginning and ending to the question.
• We chase the wind, pursue our own passions, and seek our own happiness in the idol factories of our heart.

3. Realization

• “You are my chosen portion.” (v. 5-7)
• The word “chosen” is beautiful as it depicts us choosing God over other things.
• While God is the portion for His children, we have to choose Him—again and again.
• My life is secure in His hands.
• “I have a beautiful inheritance” as a child of God
• He is my counselor.

4. Right Place

• “I have set the Lord always before me.” (v. 8)
• Look to Him, seek Him, focus and center on Him.
• He is with me. I will not be shaken.

5. Rejoice

• “My heart is glad and my whole being rejoices.” (v. 9)
• Joy is found in Jesus when we know that our lives are secure in Him.
• Unspeakable joy. Ahhh…it’s so precious and makes my heart sing.

6. Revelation

• Jesus, “You make known to me the path of life.” “Fullness of joy is found in your presence.” (v. 11)
• We can’t know God’s will without seeking Him, asking Him for wisdom.
• Hearts and lives living disconnected from Jesus will not see His way.
• We find joy in Jesus. This joy can be found in the most awful situations, as it is not dependent on circumstances. It is dependent on our Savior.