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
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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
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
Smile Again
Sunday, October 9, 2016, 8:30 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Near the Cross.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 39 (NASB). My Sorrow (vv. 1-2) I said, “I will guard my ways That I may not sin with my tongue; I will guard my mouth as … Continue reading Smile Again
They Took Counsel
Thursday, October 6, 2016, 12:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “For Our Nation.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 31 (Select vv. NASB). Into Your Hand (vv. 1-5) In You, O Lord, I have taken refuge; Let me never be ashamed; In Your righteousness deliver me. … Continue reading They Took Counsel
Heart Trouble
Saturday, October 1, 2016, 5:36 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “What a Friend We Have in Jesus.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 25 (Select vv. ESV). He Leads the Humble (vv. 8-10) Good and upright is the Lord; therefore he instructs sinners in the way. … Continue reading Heart Trouble
Not in Want
Thursday, September 29, 2016, 9:09 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “For Our Nation.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 23 (ESV). Preface The Lord Jesus Christ, God the Son, came to earth, took on human form, suffered as we suffer, and was tempted in like manner … Continue reading Not in Want
Workers for the Truth
Monday, August 29, 2016, 4:53 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “It Is Well.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 3 John 1:1-12 (ESV). Well with My Soul (vv. 1-4) The elder to the beloved Gaius, whom I love in truth. Beloved, I pray that all may go … Continue reading Workers for the Truth