Thursday, August 3, 2017, 3:55 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Courageous.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 39 (NASB). Then I Spoke (vv. 1-6) I said, “I will guard my ways That I may not sin with my tongue; I will guard my mouth as with … Continue reading Troubled Thoughts
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All Through the Night
Jesus said that we are blessed (honored; commended) when we willingly endure persecution, false accusations, rejection and mistreatment for the sake of his name, and for the sake of the gospel of Jesus Christ. So, we should rejoice and be glad that we share in the fellowship of Christ’s sufferings. We will richly be rewarded … Continue reading All Through the Night
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
Wait Patiently
Sunday, July 30, 2017, 9:15 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “The Letters.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 37:1-11 (ESV). Fret Not! (vv. 1-2, 7) Fret not yourself because of evildoers; be not envious of wrongdoers! For they will soon fade like the grass and wither … Continue reading Wait Patiently
Of Faith
Thursday, July 13, 2017, 4:11 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “His Tender Mercies.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read several scriptures (in the ESV) on the subject of faith. Be Not Anxious (Matthew 6:25-34) “Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you … Continue reading Of Faith
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
A Steadfast Heart
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
Use It, or Lose It!
Saturday, June 10, 2017, 7:49 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Jesus, I am Resting, Resting.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Ecclesiastes 6 (ESV). Wealth and Possessions (vv. 1-6) There is an evil that I have seen under the sun, and it lies heavy on mankind: a … Continue reading Use It, or Lose It!
He Only
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
Beside Quiet Waters
Sunday, May 28, 2017, 11:22 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Oh, To Be Like Thee.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 23 (NASB). Not in Want (v. 1) The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. Jesus Christ is the Good Shepherd. In his death … Continue reading Beside Quiet Waters