Day 331: Acts 27-28; Romans 1; Psalm 10
by Jonathan Merki on November 26th, 2024
Ah, Lord God, the wicked are still inventing ways to show their evil intentions and longings (Romans 1:18-32) . They are defiant in the world and defiant to Your face (Psalm 10). They may seem to have their way, but You, Sovereign LORD, will have the last word. Today we pray that You will confront, convict, and redeem those who live for our enemy. We ask that You will intervene for their victims, ... Read More
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Day 330: Acts 24-26; Psalm 9
by Jonathan Merki on November 25th, 2024
New week. New opportunities...to grow in grace...to show Your love...to tell Your story...to tell our story in witness to Your grace and love...to show mercy...to be instruments of peace and reconciliation...to speak truth in love...to live our lives in praise and worship and adoration. Help us, O Lord, by Your Spirit, please help us. Amen.... Read More
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Day 329: Acts 22-23; Psalm 8
by Jonathan Merki on November 24th, 2024
Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God and Son of Man, have mercy on us this day. As we gather to worship, meet us with Your glorious presence through Your Holy Spirit. May our worship be in Spirit and in Truth. As such, may our hearts be turned toward You, our eyes fixed upon You, our wills surrendered to You, and our love be all for You. Receive the glory You are so worthy of and may we rejoice that You ... Read More
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Day 328: Acts 20-21; Psalm 7
by Jonathan Merki on November 23rd, 2024
Today, Father, we give You thanks for the community of believers, the communion of saints, the Church. As human as we are in our own brokenness and frailty, You have made us Your Bride and You are building us into the City of Hope and Peace, the City on a Hill. This day may we submit to that which You are doing in us that we may ever more reflect Your honor and glory. This we ask in the Name of Je... Read More
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Day 327: Acts 17-19; Psalm 6
by Jonathan Merki on November 22nd, 2024
Thank You that You are not a God Who is far off (Acts 17:27), but Who is with, around and in us! Yes, You have filled us with the Holy Spirit (Acts 19:2) and in You we live, move, and continue to be (Acts 17:28). Today, may we live in Your presence as those fully present to You and to others, that we may bear witness to Jesus our Savior and Lord in word and action. In His Name we ask this, amen!... Read More
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Day 326: Acts 14-16; Psalm 5
by Jonathan Merki on November 21st, 2024
"In the morning, LORD, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait expectantly...let all who take refuge in you be glad; let them ever sing for joy. Spread your protection over them, that those who love your name may rejoice in you." (Psalm 5:3,11, NIV)Praying the Psalms, a prayer journal, is powerful. Today this felt fitting.... Read More
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