Even though I walk through the darkest valley,I fear no evil;for you are with me; Psalm 23:4a Spend time with this week’s memory verse today. What are the dark valleys you have moved through in your life? How was God present to you in them? How did God lead you through them? If you are…
Month: March 2019
Calling the Lost
1 In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord sitting on a throne, high and lofty; and the hem of his robe filled the temple. 2 Seraphs were in attendance above him; each had six wings: with two they covered their faces, and with two they covered their feet, and with two…
Drawing Near
19 Brothers and sisters, we have confidence that we can enter the holy of holies by means of Jesus’ blood, 20 through a new and living way that he opened up for us through the curtain, which is his body, 21 and we have a great high priest over God’s house. 22 Therefore, let’s…
From Everlasting to Everlasting
13As a father has compassion for his children, so the LORD has compassion for those who fear him. 14 For he knows how we were made; he remembers that we are dust. 15 As for mortals, their days are like grass; they flourish like a flower of the field; 16 for the wind passes…
From the East to the West
6The LORD works vindication and justice for all who are oppressed. 7 He made known his ways to Moses, his acts to the people of Israel. 8 The LORD is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. 9 He will not always accuse, nor will he keep his anger forever. 10…
Bless God’s Holy Name
Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name. Bless the Lord, O my soul, and do not forget all his benefits– who forgives all your iniquity, who heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the Pit, who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy, who satisfies you…
The Lord, Our Guide
He leads me in right paths for his name’s sake. Psalm 23:b Spend time with this week’s memory verse today. Reflect on the paths you have walked in your life thus far. Where do you find yourself now? What would it look like to follow the Good Shepherd into your tomorrow? If you are local,…
The Promise of the Shepherd
11 For thus says the Lord GOD: I myself will search for my sheep, and will seek them out. 12 As shepherds seek out their flocks when they are among their scattered sheep, so I will seek out my sheep. I will rescue them from all the places to which they have been scattered on a…
A Surplus of Peace
1 Don’t get upset over evildoers; don’t be jealous of those who do wrong, 2 because they will fade fast, like grass; they will wither like green vegetables. 3 Trust the LORD and do good; live in the land, and farm faithfulness. 4 Enjoy the LORD, and he will give what your heart asks. 5…
Taste and See
1 I will bless the LORD at all times; his praise will always be in my mouth. 2 I praise the LORD— let the suffering listen and rejoice. 3 Magnify the LORD with me! Together let us lift his name up high! 4 I sought the LORD and he answered me. He delivered me…
Brute Beasts Transforming
21 When my soul was embittered, when I was pricked in heart, 22 I was stupid and ignorant; I was like a brute beast toward you. 23 Nevertheless I am continually with you; you hold my right hand. 24 You guide me with your counsel, and afterward you will receive me with honor. 25 Whom…
Come!
17 The Spirit and the bride say, ‘Come!’ Let the one who hears say, ‘Come!’ And let the one who is thirsty come! Let the one who wishes receive life-giving water as a gift. Revelation 22:17 Let the invitation in these words of scripture settle over you. Do you hear the triune God’s desire to…