This sermon is part of our series walking through several of the Psalms. As we explore these prayers and praises, we learn, see, savor, and trust in God through the highs and the lows. Finding encouragement in God's promises during difficult seasons of life can be challenging. This message explores why Bible verses meant to encourage us sometimes leave us feeling discouraged instead. When we read promises like 'those who seek the Lord shall lack no good thing' while experiencing hardship, we often misunderstand what God means by 'deliverance.' Looking at Psalm 34, we discover that David celebrated God's deliverance while still facing enormous challenges. God's deliverance requires our response: calling out to Him and fearing Him through changed speech and focus. God doesn't promise a problem-free life but promises to deliver us through our troubles. 'Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord delivers him out of them all.' The message reveals how God promises His nearness to the brokenhearted and how we can find confidence in His work. Learn practical ways to trust God's promises when life feels hard, including recognizing that God will give you exactly what you would ask for if you knew everything He knows. Discover how to find hope in difficult circumstances, overcome discouragement, trust God's timing, experience spiritual growth through trials, and find peace in God's presence. This biblical teaching on faith, hope, divine promises, spiritual encouragement, and overcoming adversity will help you navigate life's challenges with renewed confidence in God's faithfulness. Hays Hills Baptist Church seeks to bring life-changing hope, to an ever-changing people, through the unchanging Gospel