“For you, O Lord of hosts, the God of Israel, have made this revelation to your servant, saying, ‘I will build you a house.’ Therefore your servant has found courage to pray this prayer to you.” 2 Samuel 7:27 ESV bible.com/bible/59/2sa.7.27.ESV God speaks to us through His Word. We answer Him by praying His Word back to Him. … Continue reading Learning How to Pray the Scriptures
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Stand Firm, Dear Followers of the Lamb!
One of my devotionals that I am reading this year is called Magnificent Prayer by Nick Harrison. Today’s reading is particularly appropriate for what we are seeing in our country and world right now. Let us not forget who our real enemy is and let us use one of our primary weapons to engage the … Continue reading Stand Firm, Dear Followers of the Lamb!
The Dark Night of the Soul (Psalm 42-43)
The dark night of the soul. This phenomenon describes a malady that the greatest of Christians have suffered from time to time. It was the malady that provoked David to soak his pillow with tears. It was the malady that earned for Jeremiah the name, “The Weeping Prophet.” It was the malady that so afflicted … Continue reading The Dark Night of the Soul (Psalm 42-43)
Promised Peace for Troubled Hearts
Have you ever felt abandoned? Left alone to suffer in silence? Jesus prepares his followers for His departure, but He promises not to leave us as spiritual orphans. He promises to come to us and send the Spirit into our hearts so that we always experience His abiding presence and promised peace. In John 14:27, … Continue reading Promised Peace for Troubled Hearts
Where Are Your Eyes Focused?
A quote from one of my devotional readings for today encouraged and strengthened my heart, and I hope it will strengthen yours as well. Samuel Ward “O you say, but my sins are scandalous!Did not Christ say 'all things are possible for one who believes?' (Mark 9.'23).Are not all your faults easily pardonable by infinite … Continue reading Where Are Your Eyes Focused?
Strategies for Our War Against Temptation
If you are facing temptation today, these words of challenge from John Piper which I have edited just a bit are sound, biblical counsel. Your temptation may be to grasp for power when you feel vulnerable, or to succumb to lust, or to despair when something doesn’t work out like you had hoped: Here is … Continue reading Strategies for Our War Against Temptation
His Voice First!
I would urge you to adopt this mantra as the overarching commitment and focus for 2024. So many other voices try and vie for our attention and distract us from a simple devotion to King Jesus. This morning I am speaking to a group of high schoolers about this - Our great need to take … Continue reading His Voice First!
Sanctifying Our Deep Distresses
"In my distress I called to the LORD; I cried to my God for help. From his temple he heard my voice; my cry came before him, into his ears. He reached down from on high and took hold of me; he drew me out of deep waters.” - Psalm 18:6, 16 John Rippon wrote … Continue reading Sanctifying Our Deep Distresses
A Prayer for Those Coming Behind
What is it that older disciples owe those who are younger and coming behind them? What is the best gift that mentors can give their mentees? What is the most helpful thing that parents and grandparents can do for their kids and grandkids? What should disciples primarily do for those whom they are discipling? Diligently … Continue reading A Prayer for Those Coming Behind
Waiting with Hope
We can so easily lose hope while we wait for the Lord, His provision and answer to our prayers. Alec Motyer, in his commentary on Isaiah’s Prophecy, writes: "Those who have waited through the darkness will come to the objective reality of dawn and the subjective experience of seeing the light… As always the people … Continue reading Waiting with Hope
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