I. Cry to the Lord for mercy. (Psalm 130:1-4; Psalm 69:1-3; Psalm 124:4-5; Jonah 2:2; Lamentations 3:5; Luke 18:13; Romans 3:19,23; Revelation 20:12-13; 1 Kings 8:39-40; Psalm 103:8-12; Mark 2:7; Hebrews 10:17; 1 John 2:1)

II. Wait for the Lord expectantly. (Psalm 130:5-6; Psalm 5:3; Jeremiah 29:11; 1 John 1:9; Psalm 30:5, 126:5)

III. Place your hope in the Lord (Psalm 130:7-8; Psalm 86:15; 1 Corinthians 13:8; Romans 3:23-24, 5:20; Ephesians 1:7; Psalm 103:2-4; Matthew 1:21)