In Isaiah 41 is found a promise to God’s chosen people, Israel, which is now the church, the temple of God; Christ’s holy bride. God is promising those who are his that he has chosen us, he has not rejected us, so we don’t need to be afraid or alarmed when things begin to go … Continue reading I Will Uphold You
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My Cry for Mercy
There are times in all of our lives when we feel particularly vulnerable, weak, tired, sad, confused, and hurt; and rejected and/or alone, etc. It is especially in these times when we need to call upon our Lord to save us from ourselves; and to give comfort, encouragement, counsel, direction, strength, joy; and miracles of … Continue reading My Cry for Mercy
Breaking Bones
Thursday, May 7, 2015, 3:25 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “When in The Stillness.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Romans 8 (quoting vv. 18-39ESV). The Bones I woke out of a dream which relates to this passage of scripture, so I will share the dream: We … Continue reading Breaking Bones
Rest for the Weary
This song is about our eternal rest, i.e. this is about our salvation, and how it brings us into God’s eternal kingdom where we find our hope for eternal life with God. And, yet, it also speaks to our need for physical, mental and emotional rest. Jesus gives us rest when we need it. He … Continue reading Rest for the Weary
In Need of Healing
Monday, February 16, 2015, 6:57 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Broken and Contrite.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Luke 10:25-37 (ESV). Do This To Live And behold, a lawyer stood up to put him to the test, saying, “Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal … Continue reading In Need of Healing
The Rewards of Humility
Thursday, January 29, 2015, 7:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Not Be Silent.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Proverbs 22 (selected NASB). The Prudent 3 The prudent sees the evil and hides himself, But the naive go on, and are punished for it. 4 The reward … Continue reading The Rewards of Humility
In The Lord’s Hand
Wednesday, January 28, 2015, 3:39 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Have Thine Own Way, Lord.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Proverbs 21 (selected ESV). The Heart 1 The king's heart is a stream of water in the hand of the Lord; he turns it wherever he … Continue reading In The Lord’s Hand
Not Be Silent
O Lord my God, I’ll exalt You. I called for help, And You healed me. O Lord my God, You brought me from the grave. You spared me from hell.
Giving Thought to Our Ways
My heart cries: Lord, won’t You hear me Seeking You for the answers To my heartache and questions I have concerning my life? Speak, Lord, to me right now.
Are You Naive?
Thursday, January 22, 2015, 10:30 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Do Your Best.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Proverbs 8 (NASB). O Naïve Ones Does not wisdom call? …she cries out: “To you, O men, I call, And my voice is to the sons of men. … Continue reading Are You Naive?
Run With It 