Your Will, My God

Saturday, October 21, 2017, 3:59 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Oh, To Be Like Thee.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 40 (Select vv. NIV). He Lifted Me Out (vv. 1-3) I waited patiently for the Lord; he turned to me and heard my cry. He … Continue reading Your Will, My God

Against the Righteous

Thursday, October 19, 2017, 9:11 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Wait.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 37:1-15 (NIV). The Wicked Plot (vv. 12-15) The wicked plot against the righteous and gnash their teeth at them; but the Lord laughs at the wicked, for he knows … Continue reading Against the Righteous

Waiting

Wednesday, October 18, 2017, 5:11 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Trust Him.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 27 (Select vv. ESV). No Fear (vv. 1-3) The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; … Continue reading Waiting

Troubles of the Heart

Tuesday, October 17, 2017, 6:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “He Lifted Our Burdens.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 25 (Select vv. ESV). Our Enemies (vv. 1-3) To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul. O my God, in you I trust; let me … Continue reading Troubles of the Heart

Becoming Complete

Monday, October 16, 2017, 10:13 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Trust Him.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 19 (Select vv. ESV). God’s Word (vv. 7-11) The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the … Continue reading Becoming Complete

God Will Help

Sunday, October 15, 2017, 9:47 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Why So Downcast?” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 46 (Select vv. ESV). No Fear! (vv. 1-3) God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear though the … Continue reading God Will Help

Partiality to Wicked

Sunday, October 15, 2017, 7:15 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Near the Cross.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 82 (Select vv. ESV). Showing Partiality (vv. 1-2) God has taken his place in the divine council; in the midst of the gods he holds judgment: “How … Continue reading Partiality to Wicked

Acceptable Worship

Friday, October 13, 2017, 10:18 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “I Will Lift My Eyes.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Romans 12:1-2 (ESV). I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to … Continue reading Acceptable Worship

Deeply Despised

Thursday, October 12, 2017, 9:44 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “For Our Nation.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 49 (quoting vv. 5-10 ESV). His Servant (vv. 5-6) And now the Lord says, he who formed me from the womb to be his servant, to bring … Continue reading Deeply Despised

Flimsy Excuses

Thursday, October 12, 2017, 12:00 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Living Sacrifices.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Proverbs 1 (Select vv. NASB). Beginning of Knowledge 7 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; Fools despise wisdom and instruction. If we want to have … Continue reading Flimsy Excuses