Day 159: Nehemiah 1-3; Psalm 9
by Jonathan Merki on June 7th, 2024
God, grant us wisdom to know when to pray, and when to act upon that for which we pray. Give us courage to embrace what You are doing and favor when we step out courageously. Give us unity in missional service and allow the diversity of who we are complete the whole plan that You have set before us. Do this all for Your honor and glory, for it is You we serve gladly. In Jesus' Name we ask. Amen!Ye... Read More
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Day 158: Ezra 8-10; Psalm 8
by Jonathan Merki on June 6th, 2024
Echoes of this truth reverberate through our thoughts: You have not treated us as our sins deserve (Ezra 9:13; Psalm 103:10). More than that, we wonder with the Psalmist: Why do You even take thought of us, care for us (Psalm 8:4)? Yet, You have raised us up with Christ into the heavenly realms (Psalm 8:5; Ephesians 2:6), entrusted us with Your sacred mission (Matthew 28:19-20), and filled us with... Read More
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Day 157: Ezra 6-7; Psalm 7
by Jonathan Merki on June 5th, 2024
Thank You for reminders along the way that while we may have opposition, there is a hunger for the truth and a total dissatisfaction with the emptiness of the world's alternatives. This week I have been reminded of Divine appointments to connect those hungry hearts with Your family. May those Divine appointments bear fruit. And, if they should choose to come our way, may we represent You, our Fath... Read More
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Day 156: Ezra 3-5; Psalm 6
by Jonathan Merki on June 4th, 2024
Following You, Lord Jesus, walking in Your way is good and pleasing and right. This we know and this is our testimony for our experience with You is real. There are those, however, who oppose You and all You are. We have found that because we are Yours, they oppose us also. Remind us who we are in You. By Your Spirit keep us strong and true. Help us lean on Your promises and give us victory. Thank... Read More
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Day 155: 2 Chronicles 36 - Ezra 2; Psalm 5
by Jonathan Merki on June 3rd, 2024
Thank You for the reminder that You are always working with purpose to fulfill Your great plan of eternal salvation! Thank You for those who have gone before us who have shown us the way to You and made the sacrifices that point us to Jesus. Thank You for a legacy of Christlike living and a heritage of grace. Thank You for Christ in us, the Hope of glory! Amen!... Read More
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Day 154: 2 Chronicles 33-35; Psalm 4
by Jonathan Merki on June 3rd, 2024
Relentless God, Pursuing God, Waiting Father, You do all You can to save people from their sin, from the consequence of their choices, from themselves. You will not, however, force Yourself upon Your prize creation. O God, our hearts cry out for those who continually push You away. Open their eyes to see that there will come a day when there will be no more time to respond to Your great grace. Ope... Read More
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