Wednesday, October 26, 2016, 8:30 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Gift of God.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 74:1-12 (NIV). The Redeemed (vv. 1-3) O God, why have you rejected us forever? Why does your anger smolder against the sheep of your pasture? Remember the … Continue reading Whose Standards?
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My Strong Refuge
Monday, October 24, 2016, 8:30 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Jesus, I am Resting, Resting.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 71 (Select vv. NIV). Rescue Me (vv. 1-4, 7-9) In you, Lord, I have taken refuge; let me never be put to shame. In your … Continue reading My Strong Refuge
Save Me
Sunday, October 23, 2016, 5:30 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “More Love to Thee, O Christ.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 69 (Select vv. ESV). Up to My Neck (vv. 1-4a) Save me, O God! For the waters have come up to my neck. I … Continue reading Save Me
Hear my Voice, Lord
Friday, October 21, 2016, 2:35 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Hear My Voice.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 64 (ESV). Their Evil Purpose (vv. 1-6) Hear my voice, O God, in my complaint; preserve my life from dread of the enemy. Hide me from the … Continue reading Hear my Voice, Lord
God Only
Thursday, October 20, 2016, 5:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “When I Am Afraid.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 62 (Select vv. ESV). On the Attack (vv. 3-4) How long will all of you attack a man to batter him, like a leaning wall, a … Continue reading God Only
A Raised Standard
Wednesday, October 19, 2016, 8:12 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “I Am Willing, Lord.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 60 (Select vv. NIV). Restore Us! (vv. 1-4) You have rejected us, God, and burst upon us; you have been angry—now restore us! You have shaken … Continue reading A Raised Standard
After My Blood
Tuesday, October 18, 2016, 5:30 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “When I Am Afraid.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 58-59 (Select vv. NIV). Their Venom (Ps. 58:1-5) Do you rulers indeed speak justly? Do you judge people with equity? No, in your heart you devise … Continue reading After My Blood
When I Am Afraid
The Lord has been taking me through a trial right now with bed bugs. I never had bed bugs before. I didn’t think I would ever get them, either. Yet, through this trial the Lord has been rearranging my priorities, and has been purifying my heart to make me more like Jesus. He, as well, … Continue reading When I Am Afraid