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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Day 207: Isaiah 6-9; Psalm 36
by Jonathan Merki on July 25th, 2024
O Lord our God, these are days in which we cannot live by the status quo or waffle with the winds of every whim and fancy in our world. As someone has said, "If we do not stand for something, we will fall for anything." As You said through Isaiah, Your prophet: "If you do not stand firm in your faith, you will not stand at all." (Isaiah 7:9b, NIV). We cannot afford to be fence-sitters. May we be b...  Read More
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Day 206: Isaiah 2-5; Psalm 35
by Jonathan Merki on July 24th, 2024
Reading Isaiah we are reminded of the history and hearts of Your people...all over the place. This seems to be human nature. Thank You for the Gift of the Holy Spirit Who is our Helper. We must have His presence to live and love as we ought...both toward You and others. Help us to walk in Your way, by Your power, in Your love, for Your glory, and that day by day and always. In the Name of Jesus we...  Read More
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Day 205: Song of Solomon 5-8; Isaiah 1; Psalm 34
by Jonathan Merki on July 23rd, 2024
Thank You, LORD, that Your ears are attentive to the cries of Your children, that You delight to answer the prayers of Your own. We know that our words with You are never wasted, never forgotten...for You hear and You answer. That's one of the many reasons we praise You!...  Read More
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Day 204: Ecclesiastes 11-12; Song of Solomon 1-4; Psalm 33
by Jonathan Merki on July 22nd, 2024
"His banner over me is love" (Song of Solomon 2:4)How I remember that Scripture put to music in the children's song and how much more it means to me today. You have prepared a feast for me and brought me to Your banquet table...so much more than the food I eat to the nourishment of my soul and Your abundant provision, my daily bread. Mostly, You have lavished Your love on me. Your banner, Your sta...  Read More
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Day 203: Ecclesiastes 7-10; Psalm 32
by Jonathan Merki on July 21st, 2024
Lord, You Who have forgiven us, it is in You that we take refuge and find a hiding place that protects and keeps us. How can we praise You in a way that You deserve. Today, may the songs we sing and the words we speak as we gather for the Lord's Day be fitting and sincere. May the praise of our living flow into the praise from our lips and as You are glorified, may our journey into becoming more l...  Read More
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