Troubles of the Heart

Tuesday, October 17, 2017, 6:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “He Lifted Our Burdens.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 25 (Select vv. ESV). Our Enemies (vv. 1-3) To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul. O my God, in you I trust; let me … Continue reading Troubles of the Heart

God Will Help

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

For and Against

Wednesday, September 27, 2017, 4:22 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Before the Throne of God Above.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Romans 8:26-39 (NASB). To whom are these words addressed? They are addressed to those of us who have been crucified with Christ in death to … Continue reading For and Against

Whatever Comes

Tuesday, September 12, 2017, 1:10 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Lord, Move Me.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Philippians 4:4-13 (NASB). Always Rejoice (vv. 4-7) Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice! Let your gentle spirit be known to all men. The Lord … Continue reading Whatever Comes

Keep the Faith

Monday, August 28, 2017, 4:11 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Jesus, I Am Resting, Resting.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 2 Timothy 4:1-18 (NIV). Preach the Word (vv. 1-5) In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead, … Continue reading Keep the Faith

Keep His Way

Saturday, August 26, 2017, 4:57 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Great is Thy Faithfulness.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 37 (Select vv. ESV). Trust in Him (vv. 3-6) Trust in the Lord, and do good; dwell in the land and befriend faithfulness. Delight yourself in … Continue reading Keep His Way

Fullness of Joy

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

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

Take up The Shield

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

Trust and Rest

Wednesday, July 5, 2017, 9:03 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Believe Him.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read select vv. (in the ESV) on the subject of “rest.” Our Rest (Mk. 14:40-42) And again he came and found them sleeping, for their eyes were very heavy, and … Continue reading Trust and Rest