Day 230: Jeremiah 23-24; Psalm 59
by Jonathan Merki on August 17th, 2024
Gentle Shepherd, Good Shepherd, come and lead us through this day. As we walk this path of life, may we be aware of Your presence, hear Your voice, go where You lead, receive Your correction, and be still in Your presence by the refreshing waters of Life. May we trust You in the valley and climb with You to the heights. May we enjoy the feast of Your bounty even when we are facing mighty oppositio... Read More
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Day 229: Jeremiah 19-22; Psalm 58
by Jonathan Merki on August 16th, 2024
Thank You, our Father, for the simple reminder that to love You is to love others, to care about what matters to You is to live rightly and justly in relationship to others. In every opportunity You give us to live in relationship, may we be our best for others as we seek to be our best for You.... Read More
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Day 228: Jeremiah 16-18; Psalm 57
by Jonathan Merki on August 15th, 2024
Jeremiah 18:5-10Have thine own way, Lord! Have thine own way!Thou art the potter, I am the clay.Mold me and make me after thy will,while I am waiting, yielded and still.Have thine own way, Lord! Have thine own way!Hold o'er my being absolute sway.Fill with thy Spirit till all shall seeChrist only, always, living in me!"Have Thine Own Way" (Adelaide Pollard, written in 1906)... Read More
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Day 227: Jeremiah 13-15; Psalm 56
by Jonathan Merki on August 14th, 2024
This phrase from our Jeremiah reading today called for reflection: "we bear Your name" (Jeremiah 14:9; 15:16). It brought to mind Sunday's sermon by Pastor Deserea calling us to love Your way as 'imitators of God' (we bear Your name) who are Christians ('little Christ' - we bear Your name). Today, may we be conscious of how we bear this grace-filled Family resemblance filled with glorious hope, ca... Read More
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Day 226: Jeremiah 10-12; Psalm 55
by Jonathan Merki on August 13th, 2024
At the end of the day their is no greater confidence, no greater resignation, than to be able to say with the Psalmist: "As for me, I trust in You." It is true...trust that rests in Your presence is a beautiful blessing and a secure and settling shalom. Thank You, our faithful Father that our trust is never taken lightly. Thank You that You hold us gently and safely in Your strong arms!... Read More
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Day 225: Jeremiah 7-9; Psalm 53
by Jonathan Merki on August 12th, 2024
The promise of restoration* brings us hope! How amazing that You, Who sees all, look and see no one righteous...not one (Psalm 53:3). Yet, You promise restoration...not if, but when (Psalm 53:6). That is because You are a God Who desires to be known by humanity...known personally, known intimately (Jeremiah 9:24). For that, O God, we praise You! Won't You cleanse our hearts, transform our affectio... Read More
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