Day 104: 1 Samuel 15-16; Luke 14:25-35; Day 6 Prayer Journey
by Jonathan Merki on April 14th, 2023
It may be cliché, but the heart of the matter is truly a matter of the heart. It did not take the humble Saul very long to become proud. It was not long before he was performing the duties of the priestly judge, Samuel, making himself the law of the Lord, and erecting a monument to himself (1 Samuel 15:12). The proud heart is hard and deadly. God's heart was sad! But, God had a plan, and it includ... Read More
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Day 103: 1 Samuel 13-14; Luke 14:1-24; Day 5 Prayer Journey
by Jonathan Merki on April 13th, 2023
Seek the mind of Christ. Listen.Saul teaches us a valuable lesson of the danger of getting ahead of God. When we take things into our own hands, as he did (1 Samuel 13:5-14), we assume God's place and purpose. The end of that assumption (and presumption) is disaster. As we were challenged in today's prayer journey, let's make time to listen (which includes waiting on Him)...then take action based ... Read More
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Day 102: 1 Samuel 10-12; Luke 13:22-35; Day 4 Prayer Journey
by Jonathan Merki on April 12th, 2023
Can one get too much on/of prayer? Never! This morning our Old and New Testament readings ended with prayer and the commitment to pray.Said Samuel: “As for me, I vow that I will not sin against the Lord by ceasing to pray for you. I will teach you the good and right way. Above all, fear the Lord and worship him faithfully with all your heart; consider the great things he has done for you." (1 Samu... Read More
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Day 101: 1 Samuel 7-9; Luke 13:1-21; Day 3 Prayer Journey
by Jonathan Merki on April 11th, 2023
"The Israelites said to Samuel, “Don’t stop crying out to the LORD our God for us, so that he will save us..." (1 Samuel 7:8, CSB).This morning in my prayer journal I wrote my simple prayer: "Help me understand the times and know what to do." (check out 1 Chronicles 12:32). After a good afternoon rest, I am still awake. Everyone else has retired for the night. It is quiet and I am reflecting on wh... Read More
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Day 100: 1 Samuel 3-6; Luke 12:35-59; Day 2 Prayer Journey
by Jonathan Merki on April 11th, 2023
We sat in the last row of the plane despite our mid-range B designation for Southwest Airlines...lots of families heading to Florida for Easter break got preferred seating. Divine appointment. The woman in our row was heading home from celebrating Passover with her 'very conservative' Jewish family. One of the first disclaimers she used in describing herself to us was: "I am a bad Jew! I really li... Read More
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Day 99 Bible Reading; Day 1 Prayer Journey
by Jonathan Merki on April 9th, 2023
HE IS RISEN! HE IS RISEN, INDEED! HALLELUJAH!Note: As we continue to read through the Bible, today, April 9, we are entering our Journey of Prayer to Pentecost. For that reason, I am going to reflect on the prayer devotionals, and invite you to share your reflections. Reflections are often simply what comes to mind first in your reading...they may not be new or seem profound, but God will often us... Read More
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