Day 213: Isaiah 31-34; Psalm 42
by Jonathan Merki on July 31st, 2024
There are moments, O Lord, when turning our eyes toward the world we live in, we wonder about justice and its twin, righteousness. It seems that evil taunts the truth with its smug lies and convinces those whose foundation is not Jesus Christ that evil is good and that it shall prevail. It pursues its lie with such bold confidence that even in appearance, the evil appears the best option and true ...  Read More
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Day 212: Isaiah 28-30; Psalm 41
by Jonathan Merki on July 30th, 2024
And now, O Lord, the day is done. Yet once more You have brought us through the day. You have met our needs, guided our steps, given us grace-filled encounters and reminded us in our challenges that You were there. As through the day, now we ask that Your presence will keep us in our rest. May it bring us refreshment and by Your grace, may we awaken to a new day filled with the possibility of serv...  Read More
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Day 211: Isaiah 24-27; Psalm 40
by Jonathan Merki on July 29th, 2024
O God, Your are our Help from ages past, for You have lifted us up from the pit of our own creation, of our sin and shame. You have set our feet on the Solid Rock, Who is Jesus, the Rock of our salvation. You have heard our cries and answered our prayers. Not only that, You are our Hope for years to come, for one day You will indeed swallow up death (in reality You have through Jesus' resurrection...  Read More
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Day 210: Isaiah 19-23; Psalm 39
by Jonathan Merki on July 28th, 2024
The hope of redemption is great for that hope is placed in God alone. If Egypt can be redeemed and Assyria join the worship (Isaiah 19:23-25), then, indeed, there is hope for the wayward and the oppressor. So let us join the prayer for the lost to be found and the enemy to become family. Let us celebrate God's inheritance in Israel and rejoice that He has grafted us into His family. Our hope is in...  Read More
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Day 209: Isaiah 14-18; Psalm 38
by Jonathan Merki on July 27th, 2024
"LORD, I wait for you; you will answer, Lord my God." (Psalm 38:15, NIV)'I AM' God of covenant-love; merciful and faithful Father; You Who rule in justice and righteousness over all You have made; Creator and Sovereign, I wait with hopeful expectation of Your answer, of the gift of Your Presence. Knowing that You owe me nothing, humbly I receive Your grace and I wait upon Your perfect timing, for ...  Read More
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Day 208: Isaiah 10-13; Psalm 37
by Jonathan Merki on July 26th, 2024
As we still our hearts before You, Father, as we wait on You, You refresh us in Your presence. You remind us of our eternal hope in Your plan of salvation through Jesus Christ. And so, we continue to seek You, to rest in You, to trust You, for You will never forsake Your own. Eternally we are with You and shall finally live in Your glorious presence forever. Thank You, Father! Amen!...  Read More
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