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
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Smooth as Butter
Sunday, October 16, 2016, 11:00 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “You Raise Me Up.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 55 (Select vv. ESV). Anguish of Heart (vv. 4-8) My heart is in anguish within me; the terrors of death have fallen upon me. Fear and … Continue reading Smooth as Butter
Confession
Sunday, October 16, 2016, 4:12 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “You Raise Me Up.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 51:1-17 (ESV). Have Mercy (vv. 1-6) To the choirmaster. A Psalm of David, when Nathan the prophet went to him, after he had gone in to … Continue reading Confession
Those Who Forget God
Saturday, October 15, 2016, 6:30 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “For Our Nation.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 50:16-23 (NASB). Who Hates Discipline? (vv. 16-21) But to the wicked God says, “What right have you to tell of My statutes And to take My covenant … Continue reading Those Who Forget God
In the Day of Trouble
Friday, October 14, 2016, 10:11 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “For Our Nation.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 50:7-15, 23 (ESV). Is God Pleased? (vv. 7-13) “Hear, O my people, and I will speak; O Israel, I will testify against you. I am God, your … Continue reading In the Day of Trouble
Be Still
Friday, October 14, 2016, 1:11 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Trust and Obey.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 46 (ESV). Help in Trouble (vv. 1-3) God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear though the earth … Continue reading Be Still
On Our Own
Thursday, October 13, 2016, 5:25 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “You Raise Me Up.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 44:1-8 (ESV). To the choirmaster. A Maskil of the Sons of Korah. O God, we have heard with our ears, our fathers have told us, what … Continue reading On Our Own
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
Forgotten by God?
Wednesday, October 12, 2016, 3:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “For Our Nation.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 42 (NASB). My Soul Thirsts (vv. 1-2) As the deer pants for the water brooks, So my soul pants for You, O God. My soul thirsts for … Continue reading Forgotten by God?
A New Song
Monday, October 10, 2016, 4:40 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “We’ve a Story to Tell to the Nations.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 40:1-10 (NASB). Out of the Pit (vv. 1-3) I waited patiently for the Lord; And He inclined to me and heard my … Continue reading A New Song
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