Psalm 51 English Standard Version (ESV) To the choirmaster. A Psalm of David, when Nathan the prophet went to him, after he had gone in to Bathsheba. Have mercy on me, O God, according to your steadfast love; according to your abundant mercy blot out my transgressions. 2 Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity, and … Continue reading A Broken and Contrite Heart
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Sin is Knocking
An Original Work / October 15, 2019 Sin is knocking at your door, Knocking, knocking, don’t ignore; Working its way in your heart, Hoping from truth you’ll depart. Don’t deny you’re tempted to Do what you ought not to do. Don’t pretend you’ll not give in When you’re playing now with sin. Subtle, coming through … Continue reading Sin is Knocking
The One Who Does
My passage of scripture for today is taken from Matthew 4, which is concerning the three temptations of Jesus by the devil in the wilderness. So, as I began to pray and to ask the Lord Jesus what he would want me to learn from this passage today, he brought to mind this scripture in … Continue reading The One Who Does
God is Able!
Ephesians 3:7-13 ESV Of this gospel I was made a minister according to the gift of God's grace, which was given me by the working of his power. To me, though I am the very least of all the saints, this grace was given, to preach to the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ, and … Continue reading God is Able!
Of Good Courage
2 Corinthians 5:1-5 ESV For we know that if the tent that is our earthly home is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. For in this tent we groan, longing to put on our heavenly dwelling, if indeed by putting it on we may … Continue reading Of Good Courage
Believe God
Hebrews 12:1-2 ESV “Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy … Continue reading Believe God
Prepare His Ways
Luke 1:76-79 ESV And you, child, will be called the prophet of the Most High; for you will go before the Lord to prepare his ways, to give knowledge of salvation to his people in the forgiveness of their sins, because of the tender mercy of our God, whereby the sunrise shall visit us from … Continue reading Prepare His Ways
Faith Like a Child
Turn Like Children Matthew 18:1-4 ESV At that time the disciples came to Jesus, saying, “Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” And calling to him a child, he put him in the midst of them and said, “Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will never … Continue reading Faith Like a Child
Lying Tongues
An Original Work / April 9, 2018 You say one thing, But you do another. You say you’re pure, But have another lover. Your talk is cheap. And your walk is failing. You’re not sincere, So, you can stop your railing. You play your games, And your lips do conquer. You may fool some, But, … Continue reading Lying Tongues
Temptation to Stray
Envy and Pride Psalm 73:1-9 ESV Truly God is good to Israel, to those who are pure in heart. But as for me, my feet had almost stumbled, my steps had nearly slipped. For I was envious of the arrogant when I saw the prosperity of the wicked. For they have no pangs until death; … Continue reading Temptation to Stray
Run With It 