We are blessed (favored; cared for; provided for; protected; and/or gifted) of God when we are poor (humble) in spirit, when we hunger and thirst after righteousness, when we have sorrow and anguish in our hearts over lost sinners or wandering Christians, and when we are hated and rejected because of our faith in and … Continue reading Blessed Are You
Christian Devotional
My times with the Lord in His Word
Do Not Believe Them
Sunday, November 1, 2015, 6:56 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Awaken the Dawn.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Jeremiah 12 (Select vv. NASB). In context, the people of God were living in spiritual adultery and idolatry, and in disobedience to God. They were closing their ears … Continue reading Do Not Believe Them
Deception Abounds
Saturday, October 31, 2015, 8:30 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “All Through the Night.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Jeremiah 9:1-9 (NASB). Through Deceit (vv. 1-6) Oh that my head were waters And my eyes a fountain of tears, That I might weep day and night … Continue reading Deception Abounds
Remain in Him
This song is based off John 15:1-17 where Jesus asks us to remain in him, to remain in his love, for his words to remain in us, and for us to be his disciples, bearing much fruit for him. Remain in Him / An Original Work / September 23, 2011 Based off of John 15:1-17 … Continue reading Remain in Him
Continual Apostasy
Friday, October 30, 2015, 9:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “I Do Not Seal My Lips.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Jeremiah 8 (NASB). Refuse to Return (vv. 4-7) “You shall say to them, ‘Thus says the Lord, “Do men fall and not get up again? … Continue reading Continual Apostasy
They Went Backward
Thursday, October 29, 2015, 5:36 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the songs “Fully Ready,” and “He Gives Purpose.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Jeremiah 7 (Select vv. NASB). Stubborn Evil Hearts (vv. 21-26) Thus says the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel, “Add your burnt offerings to … Continue reading They Went Backward
Love Never Fails
8/20/12: It is difficult for me to read this passage of scripture without coming under the conviction of the Holy Spirit in one way or another. I am always growing in this area of learning to love others with God’s love. God has gifted all of his children with spiritual gifts, but if they are … Continue reading Love Never Fails
Stand in the Gate
Wednesday, October 28, 2015, 7:35 a.m. – the Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Broken and Contrite.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Jeremiah 7 (Select vv. NASB). Hear the Lord (vv. 1-4) The word that came to Jeremiah from the Lord, saying, “Stand in the gate of the Lord’s house … Continue reading Stand in the Gate
When in The Stillness
I was reading in 1 Corinthians 10 for my quiet time with the Lord on 9/26/11. The children of Israel had experienced all of God’s blessings and provisions, as well as his guidance, leadership, and protection in bringing them out of slavery, and yet God was not pleased with them because they did not obey … Continue reading When in The Stillness
Sin Addiction
Monday, October 26, 2015, 12:28 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Oh To Be Like Thee.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Jeremiah 5 (Select vv. NASB). A Great Rebellion (vv. 1-6) “Roam to and fro through the streets of Jerusalem, And look now and take note. And … Continue reading Sin Addiction
