Day 301: Luke 3-4; Psalm 130
by Jonathan Merki on October 27th, 2024
Thank You, Father, that we have not only found full and complete forgiveness in You (Psalm 130:3-4), but we have, through Christ, also received Your favor (Luke 4:19). In this salvation that is full and free, in this hope that is sure, we rejoice. As we gather this Lord's Day, may the worship that we offer bring You joy and may it overflow into our daily living. In the Name of Jesus we ask. Amen.... Read More
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Day 300: Luke 1-2; Psalm 129
by Jonathan Merki on October 26th, 2024
Lord, our Creator and our Savior, may the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ into this world and all that surrounds that blessed event never grow old. Indeed, may it always fill us with wonder. May we be in awe of a God Who comes into our world and walks with us. May we join the shepherds and the aged who encountered Jesus and gave God glory. May we marvel at His wisdom and welcome His presence. And ... Read More
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Day 299: Mark 15-16; Psalm 128
by Jonathan Merki on October 25th, 2024
Surely You have born our sorrow and carried our grief. The weight of our sin was upon You and by Your stripes we have been healed of sin-sickness and disease. How can we ever express our gratitude, what more can we do than to offer ourselves to You? May our lives bring You joy, our love serve You well, our witness speak Your love to a lost and dying world that all may have the opportunity to know ... Read More
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Day 298: Mark 13-14; Psalm 127
by Jonathan Merki on October 24th, 2024
Like the woman who spilled out that sweet and costly perfume (Mark 14:3-9), we hold back nothing from You. You have lavished Your love on us, poured out Yourself and given Your life that we might truly live and live for ever. Now, Lord, we pour out our love, our lives, our hopes and dreams, our present and possessions, everything! This is our joy and in You, our joy is complete.... Read More
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Day 297: Mark 11-12; Psalm 126
by Jonathan Merki on October 23rd, 2024
Like the widow who gave her last penny (Mark 12:41-44), today we surrender all to You. Everything we are, everything we have is Yours. Take the offering of ourselves to You and be glorified through our sacrifice of praise. This we ask for Your Name's sake. Amen! ... Read More
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Day 296: Mark 9-10; Psalm 125
by Jonathan Merki on October 22nd, 2024
The disciples lived with You, walked with You, heard You teach, saw You interact with people and perform signs and wonders. How beyond amazing that must have been. And, yet, You said it was necessary for You to go so that the gift of the Holy Spirit may be ours. That we may walk in the truth and live empowered and holy lives, this is Your design and desire. Thank You that You have made this way po... Read More
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