How to Pray When Trouble Comes

Summary

The sermon explores the Psalms as a prayer guide and songbook for the Christian life, highlighting their ability to model genuine faith through both the "mountains" and "valleys" of experience. It specifically examines Psalm 86, a "valley psalm," as an example of how to pray when trouble arises. The practical takeaway is to learn from biblical prayers like Psalm 86 to articulate our struggles to God, moving beyond simple requests for help to expressing our deepest needs and dependence on Him.