What are you going through? Have you lost a loved one to death? Your spouse has left you for another? Or, your spouse is a sex addict? Your kids are rebellious, drug addicted and out-of-control? You lost your job? You don’t know how you are going to pay your bills? You have just been diagnosed … Continue reading Eyes on Jesus
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Our Only God
The Lord Jesus led me to read Psalm 95 (vv. 1-7a NIV). Do you ever feel saddened by circumstances or by how people respond to you? You know what God has called you to do. You know the words of encouragement he has whispered in your heart. You heard him clearly. There is no doubt … Continue reading Our Only God
Run to God
Friday, September 8, 2017, 6:37 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “My Cry for Mercy.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 143 (ESV). Our Prayers (vv. 1-4) Hear my prayer, O Lord; give ear to my pleas for mercy! In your faithfulness answer me, in your righteousness! … Continue reading Run to God
Arise and Shine
Sunday, April 2, 2017, 5:55 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Be Strong and Take Courage.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 60 (Select vv. NASB). Your Light has Come (vv. 1-3) “Arise, shine; for your light has come, And the glory of the Lord has risen … Continue reading Arise and Shine
Sincere Faith
Tuesday, February 7, 2017, 9:58 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “I Will Lift My Eyes.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 2 Timothy 1:1-14 (NASB). Recalling Your Tears (vv. 1-7) Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, according to the promise of life … Continue reading Sincere Faith
You Show Us How
Wednesday, October 12, 2016, 10:07 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “For Our Nation,” but he also put in mind the song “Sweet Little Jesus Boy.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 43:1-4 (NASB). An Ungodly Nation (vv. 1-2) Vindicate me, O God, and plead my case … Continue reading You Show Us How
Why So Downcast?
This song is based off Psalm 42. The psalmist was downcast due to some trying and difficult times in his life. He may have been in exile. He was suffering greatly. The storms and tempests of his life were sweeping over him like a flood. He felt forgotten by God. He questioned why he must … Continue reading Why So Downcast?