Day 360: Revelation 3-6; Psalm 40
by Jonathan Merki on December 26th, 2024
Father, as this year closes and a new year is about to dawn, may I love what You love and love like You love. May I always live present in Your presence. May I never tolerate evil in my own life, nor compromise, for that matter. May I always be fully alive in You and may the light of my life keep Your mission my priority, for You have opened doors that have allowed me to keep sharing this great Go...  Read More
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Day 359: 2 John, 3 John; Jude; Revelation 1-2; Psalm 39
by Jonathan Merki on December 25th, 2024
Merry Christmas! On this day of days, it only seems fitting to share one of the most powerful doxologies ever. Praise God from Whom all blessings flow!"To him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you before his glorious presence without fault and with great joy - to the only God our Savior be glory, majesty, power and authority, through Jesus Christ our Lord, before all ages, now ...  Read More
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Day 358: 1 John 2-5; Psalm 38
by Jonathan Merki on December 24th, 2024
Lord God, Your love is extravagant and overwhelming. Thank You that You invite us to live in Your love...and to live it out. This we know we cannot do alone, so we surrender to Your Holy Spirit, Who empowers us to live love. May that love be so real that those who encounter us today, and everyday, will be drawn to the One Who loved us first and best. In Jesus' Name we ask. Amen!...  Read More
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Day 357: 2 Peter 1-3; 1 John 1; Psalm 37
by Jonathan Merki on December 23rd, 2024
Today, may we not fret for the wrong or the undone, but help us wait for You, LORD. Help us trust in You and do what is right, for the righteous have never been forsaken. As we place pur hope in You, remind us that just as You have kept Your promise of salvation through Jesus Christ, so too, we will be the inheritors of all Your promises. Today, we delight ourselves in You! Thank You for Your answ...  Read More
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Day 356: 1 Peter 1-5; Psalm 36
by Jonathan Merki on December 22nd, 2024
Your call is for us to live changed lives. You want us to be like Jesus...holy. Your Word calls us to disarm the accusations of others by how we live out our faith without blame, to let our conversation be seasoned with grace so that others will know the hope we have, to let the outflow of our lives be praise to You. We acknowledge that we cannot do this alone, but through Christ, in the power of ...  Read More
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Day 355: James 2-5; Psalm 35
by Jonathan Merki on December 21st, 2024
Thank You for the reminder of the power of prayer and Your willingness to hear and answer prayer. Remind us that our prayer has unstoppable power when we are careful to live in a right relationship with You. So help us to be like Jesus, always praying and always seeking to do Your will, finding joy and completion in Your presence. Let Your kingdom come in us and let Your will be done through us. I...  Read More
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