Joy for the Downcast Soul

Problems: what was happening to him (oppression, injustice, and taunting) and what was happening in him (dryness, thirst, disturbance, downcast soul, mourning, overwhelmed). Solutions: PEP (Pray for help, Enjoy God, Preach to yourself). It is ok to pray for relief. But relief alone isn’t enough. You need joy, which comes when all three tributaries (past, present, and future enjoyment of God) are flowing.