Day 177: Psalms 19-26
by Jonathan Merki on June 25th, 2024
Every conceivable emotion and experience has been covered in the Psalms of our reading. I am a sinner, forgive me. I am blameless, examine me. I am surrounded by my enemies, protect me. You surround me, I can rest. I feel abandoned by You, when will You show up? I am in Your presence, eternally. Thank You, Father, for these words reflect life in this world and remind us that in the world to come t...  Read More
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Day 176: Psalms 11-18
by Jonathan Merki on June 24th, 2024
O LORD, You are our Rock and our Salvation. You are our Portion and our Provision. You are our Present and our Hope. You are our Justice and our Freedom. You are our Righteousness and our Future. You are Everything and All! You are Enough and More than Enough! We worship You!...  Read More
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Day 175: Psalms 2-10
by Jonathan Merki on June 23rd, 2024
Thank You, Lord, for this brand new day. Thank You for the reminders that through the watches of the night, You were there. In waking moments, You listened to our prayers. While our eyes were shut, we remained under Your care. Now, the day has dawned. The sun is making its presence known as the shadows are erased by light, and You are here. May the reminders go with us through this day that we are...  Read More
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Day 174: Job 39-42; Psalm 1
by Jonathan Merki on June 22nd, 2024
O Lord God, what a privilege it is simply to have this conversation with You. That we may come directly into Your presence, that You speak through Your inspired Word, that we live in close communion and conversation through the intercession of Jesus and the Holy Spirit on our behalf, these are blessings beyond measure. From our hearts we give You thanks and gladly sing Your praises! Amen!...  Read More
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Day 173: Job 34-38; Psalm 23
by Jonathan Merki on June 21st, 2024
"Your beauty and love chase after me    every day of my life.I’m back home in the house of God    for the rest of my life." (Psalm 23:6, The Message)Father, this word is overwhelming: You came running after us, Your goodness is running after us. Thank You beyond words for the welcome home! We are always at home in Your presence and we are grateful. We love You! In the Name of the One Who loved us ...  Read More
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Day 172: Job 30-33; Psalm 22
by Jonathan Merki on June 20th, 2024
Help me ponder this truth and feel its weight: You live in me. Your presence in me flows out through me as You minister to me and to those I encounter. You surround me with Your presence, cover me and care for me, protect me and provide for me. You are my source, my existence, my sustenance, my very life. You are everything to me, and I belong to You. Help me always to abide, to remain, in You. Am...  Read More
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