On Level Ground

Thursday, January 15, 2015, 8:30 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “My Cry for Mercy.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 140-143 (selected NASB). Rescue Me Rescue me, O Lord, from evil men; Preserve me from violent men Who devise evil things in their hearts; They continually … Continue reading On Level Ground

Stouthearted

Wednesday, January 14, 2015, 7:24 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “I Will Lift My Eyes.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 135 & 138 (ESV/NASB). His Own Possession “Praise the Lord! Praise the name of the Lord, give praise, O servants of the Lord, who stand … Continue reading Stouthearted

Pleas for Mercy

Tuesday, January 13, 2015, 9:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “His Tender Mercies.” He also put in mind the song “I Sing of His Mercy.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalms 129 and 130 (selected verses in the ESV). We Are Afflicted “Greatly have they afflicted … Continue reading Pleas for Mercy

Unless the Lord Builds

Monday, January 12, 2015, 3:30 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Myopic.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 126-128 (selected verses ESV). The Fruit of Labor A Song of Ascents. When the Lord restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dream. Then our mouth … Continue reading Unless the Lord Builds

I Believed, and So I Spoke

Tuesday, January 06, 2015, 7:04 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “He Reached Down.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 116 (NASB). Lord, Save Me! I love the Lord, because He hears My voice and my supplications. Because He has inclined His ear to me, Therefore I … Continue reading I Believed, and So I Spoke

Restore Us

Monday, December 29, 2014, 11:22 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “My Cry for Mercy.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 80 (ESV). Our Shepherd To the choirmaster: according to Lilies. A Testimony. Of Asaph, a Psalm. Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel, you who lead Joseph … Continue reading Restore Us

God’s Holy Temple

Monday, December 29, 2014, 7:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “Fully Ready.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 79:1-4 (ESV). A Psalm of Asaph. O God, the nations have come into your inheritance; they have defiled your holy temple; they have laid Jerusalem in ruins. They … Continue reading God’s Holy Temple