Wednesday, October 26, 2016, 8:30 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Gift of God.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 74:1-12 (NIV). The Redeemed (vv. 1-3) O God, why have you rejected us forever? Why does your anger smolder against the sheep of your pasture? Remember the … Continue reading Whose Standards?
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Until I Entered
Tuesday, October 25, 2016, midnight – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “What a Friend We Have in Jesus.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 73 (Select vv. NIV). God is Good (v. 1) A psalm of Asaph. Surely God is good to Israel, to those who are pure … Continue reading Until I Entered
My Strong Refuge
Monday, October 24, 2016, 8:30 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 71 (Select vv. NIV). Rescue Me (vv. 1-4, 7-9) In you, Lord, I have taken refuge; let me never be put to shame. In your … Continue reading My Strong Refuge
Save Me
Sunday, October 23, 2016, 5:30 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “More Love to Thee, O Christ.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 69 (Select vv. ESV). Up to My Neck (vv. 1-4a) Save me, O God! For the waters have come up to my neck. I … Continue reading Save Me
He is Awesome!
Saturday, October 22, 2016, 4:58 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Near the Cross” and then, “More Love to Thee, O Christ.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 66 (Select vv. ESV). Come and See (vv. 5-7) Come and see what God has done: he is awesome … Continue reading He is Awesome!
Hear my Voice, Lord
Friday, October 21, 2016, 2:35 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Hear My Voice.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 64 (ESV). Their Evil Purpose (vv. 1-6) Hear my voice, O God, in my complaint; preserve my life from dread of the enemy. Hide me from the … Continue reading Hear my Voice, Lord
God Only
Thursday, October 20, 2016, 5:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “When I Am Afraid.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 62 (Select vv. ESV). On the Attack (vv. 3-4) How long will all of you attack a man to batter him, like a leaning wall, a … Continue reading God Only
A Raised Standard
Wednesday, October 19, 2016, 8:12 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “I Am Willing, Lord.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 60 (Select vv. NIV). Restore Us! (vv. 1-4) You have rejected us, God, and burst upon us; you have been angry—now restore us! You have shaken … Continue reading A Raised Standard
After My Blood
Tuesday, October 18, 2016, 5:30 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “When I Am Afraid.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 58-59 (Select vv. NIV). Their Venom (Ps. 58:1-5) Do you rulers indeed speak justly? Do you judge people with equity? No, in your heart you devise … Continue reading After My Blood
Smooth as Butter
Sunday, October 16, 2016, 11:00 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “You Raise Me Up.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 55 (Select vv. ESV). Anguish of Heart (vv. 4-8) My heart is in anguish within me; the terrors of death have fallen upon me. Fear and … Continue reading Smooth as Butter
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