Awaken the Dawn

December 25, 2017 Sue Love Original Works Songs Christianity, disaster, Encouragement, enemies, Faith, Help, lament, lions, mercy, Praise, protection, psalm 57, purpose, refuge, shelter, sing, Songs, steadfast, storm

Psalm 57 is a psalm of lament. The psalmist experienced some type of disaster in his life which engulfed him like a violent storm. He was hotly pursued by his enemies who, to him, were like lions or ravenous beasts just waiting to devour him with their sharp tongues. They tried to trip him up … Continue reading Awaken the Dawn

God Will Help

October 15, 2017October 15, 2017 Sue Love Christian Devotional Christianity, Encouragement, enduring, Faith, fear, fortress, God, hardship, Help, not moved, Persecution, persevering, presence of God, refuge, Songs, sovereignty of God, steadfast, still, strength, trouble, trust

Sunday, October 15, 2017, 9:47 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Why So Downcast?” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 46 (Select vv. ESV). No Fear! (vv. 1-3) God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear though the … Continue reading God Will Help

Run to God

September 8, 2017 Sue Love Christian Devotional Christianity, deliverance, difficulties, discouragement, Encouragement, enemy, Faith, God's ways, God's will, guide, lead, level ground, meditation, mercy, opposition, Persecution, Prayer, refuge, remembering, righteousness, Songs, teach, thirst for God, trouble

Friday, September 8, 2017, 6:37 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “My Cry for Mercy.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 143 (ESV). Our Prayers (vv. 1-4) Hear my prayer, O Lord; give ear to my pleas for mercy! In your faithfulness answer me, in your righteousness! … Continue reading Run to God

Fullness of Joy

August 25, 2017 Sue Love Christian Devotional Christianity, counsel, Encouragement, Faith, Father God, God's presence, Holy Spirit, idolatry, inheritance, instructions, Jesus Christ, joy, Lord, path of life, power, refuge, saints, Songs, sorrows, strength

Friday, August 25, 2017, 9:15 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “I Just Want to Be Where You Are.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 16 (ESV). Apart from You (vv. 1-4) Preserve me, O God, for in you I take refuge. I say to the Lord, … Continue reading Fullness of Joy

Help in Trouble

August 10, 2017August 10, 2017 Sue Love Christian Devotional Christianity, crucified life, disaster, Encouragement, Faith, fear, God, hardships, Healing, Help, hope, humility, Jesus Christ, judgments, peace, perseverance, refuge, Songs, sovereignty of God, strength, Submission, trouble, trust, worry

Thursday, August 10, 2017, 2:32 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Have Thine Own Way, Lord.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 46 (NASB). God our Refuge (vv. 1-3) God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though … Continue reading Help in Trouble

Cry for Help

August 6, 2017August 6, 2017 Sue Love Christian Devotional abuse, Christianity, cry, deliverance, Encouragement, Faith, fear, Healing, Help, honor, obedience, Persecution, radiance, refuge, repentance, respect, reverence, righteous, Songs

Sunday, August 6, 2017, 3:34 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “All Through the Night.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 34 (Select vv. ESV). All My Fears (vv. 4-7) I sought the Lord, and he answered me and delivered me from all my fears. Those who … Continue reading Cry for Help

Take up The Shield

August 2, 2017August 2, 2017 Sue Love Christian Devotional attacks, backstabbing, betrayal, Christianity, courage, cry out, deceitful, Encouragement, Faith, God, hate, heart, hope, Jesus Christ, lies, murder, Persecution, perseverance, refuge, Salvation, shaken, Songs, strength, trust, wicked

Wednesday, August 2, 2017, 7:21 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Courageous.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 62 (select vv. NASB). Jeremiah 17:9 says this: “The heart is more deceitful than all else And is desperately sick; Who can understand it?” When we come into this … Continue reading Take up The Shield

A Steadfast Heart

June 24, 2017June 24, 2017 Sue Love Christian Devotional arrows, Christianity, disaster, Encouragement, Faith, false accusations, God, gossip, grace, heartaches, Jesus Christ, kindness, lies, Lord, mercy, praising, refuge, rest, sanctuary, sharp tongues, shelter, singing, slander, Songs, spears, steadfastness, troubles, trust, wings

Saturday, June 24, 2017, 9:33 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Hear my Voice.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 57 (Select vv. NIV). I Take Refuge (v. 1) Have mercy on me, my God, have mercy on me, for in you I take refuge. I will … Continue reading A Steadfast Heart

He Only

June 6, 2017June 6, 2017 Sue Love Christian Devotional betrayal, Christianity, cross, death, deception, Encouragement, enemies, Faith, God, gospel, Jesus Christ, lies, murder, my Rock, price, refuge, Salvation, silence, Songs, stronghold, trust, waiting

Tuesday, June 6, 2017, 10:19 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Much Too High a Price.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 62 (quoting vv. 1-8 NASB). My Soul Waits (vv. 1-2) My soul waits in silence for God only; From Him is my salvation. He only … Continue reading He Only

The Safe Place

May 24, 2017May 24, 2017 Sue Love Christian Devotional Christianity, comfort, Encouragement, enemies, Faith, gospel, gossip, grace, Help, lions, lovingkindness, mercy, persecutions, perseverence, Praise, refuge, sharp tongues, sing, slander, Songs, steadfast, suffering, Thanks, traps, truth, witness, worship

Wednesday, May 24, 2017, 6:31 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 57 (NASB). Refuge in Him (vv. 1-3) Be gracious to me, O God, be gracious to me, For my soul takes refuge in You; And … Continue reading The Safe Place

Run With It

So that a herald may run with it

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