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  1. Christsfreeservant

    The Goodness of God

    Wednesday, August 9, 2017, 5:13 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “My Jesus, I Love Thee.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 27 (Select vv. NASB). My Salvation (vv. 1-3) The Lord is my light and my salvation; Whom shall I fear? The Lord is the defense of my life; Whom...
  2. Christsfreeservant

    Troubled Thoughts

    Thursday, August 3, 2017, 3:55 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Courageous.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 39 (NASB). Then I Spoke (vv. 1-6) I said, “I will guard my ways That I may not sin with my tongue; I will guard my mouth as with a muzzle While the...
  3. Christsfreeservant

    Courage

    Wednesday, July 26, 2017, 7:57 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Courageous.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read various scriptures (in the NASB) on the subject of courage. With Boldness (Acts 4:27-31) “’For truly in this city there were gathered together against Your holy...
  4. Christsfreeservant

    Fear Them Not

    Wednesday, July 19, 2017, 3:33 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “He Touched My Mouth.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Matthew 10:16-39 (ESV). Sheep Among Wolves (vv. 16-23) “Behold, I am sending you out as sheep in the midst of wolves, so be wise as serpents and innocent...
  5. Christsfreeservant

    Arise and Speak

    Saturday, June 17, 2017, 5:55 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “God Be with You till We Meet Again.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Jeremiah 1 (Select vv. NASB). Appointed by God (vv. 4-8) Now the word of the Lord came to me saying, “Before I formed you in the womb I...
  6. Mark Corbett

    One More

    Real life WW II hero Desmond Doss was powerfully portrayed in the movie Hacksaw Ridge. The most unforgettable aspect of Desmond’s heroism was his repeated, courageous prayer: “Please, Lord, help me get one more.” Desmond was not the first person who received such courage from the Lord...
  7. J

    Prayers for courage to receive Communion on the tongue

    Please pray for me! I'm working up the courage to receive Communion on the tongue without the fear of being sneered at by others. I posted a prayer request on the Catholic Answers Forum, and got just bombarded with messages telling me that I was being scrupulous, and that it wasn't a big deal...
  8. Christsfreeservant

    Stand and Obey

    Sunday, May 7, 2017, 8:08 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Be Strong and Take Courage.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Acts 5:17-33 (Select vv. NIV). Go, Stand! (vv. 17-20) Then the high priest and all his associates, who were members of the party of the Sadducees, were...
  9. Christsfreeservant

    When This Hits

    Saturday, May 6, 2017, 9:46 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Full Release.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Acts 4 (Select vv. NIV). Proclaiming Jesus (vv. 1-2) The priests and the captain of the temple guard and the Sadducees came up to Peter and John while they were...
  10. Christsfreeservant

    Born for This

    Friday, May 5, 2017, 7:03 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Why are You Afraid?” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read John 18 (quoting select vv. NASB). Prophecy Fulfilled (summary chapters 13:1-18:18) Jesus Christ, the Son of God (and God) had just been betrayed by one of his...
  11. Christsfreeservant

    A Heart Rejoicing

    Thursday, May 4, 2017, 5:55 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “O Love That Will Not Let Me Go.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read John 16 (quoting select vv. ESV). Remember He Told Us (vv. 1-4) “These things I have spoken to you so that you may be kept from stumbling. They...
  12. Christsfreeservant

    Jealousy's Jargon

    Friday, April 21, 2017, 9:10 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Why are You Afraid?” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Acts 5:12-32 (NIV). Believers in Jesus (vv. 12-16) The apostles performed many signs and wonders among the people. And all the believers used to meet...
  13. The Serenity Prayer

    The Serenity Prayer

    God grant me the serenity To accept the things I cannot change; Courage to change the things I can; And wisdom to know the difference. Living one day at a time; Enjoying one moment at a time; Accepting hardships as the pathway to peace; Taking, as He did, this sinful world As it is, not as I...
  14. J

    I need the virtues of Hope and Courage

    I'm asking for your prayers that I obtain the virtues of hope and courage, I really need them to over come my predominate vices, especially sloth and cowardice.
  15. Christsfreeservant

    A Roadway of Holiness

    Saturday, March 25, 2017, 10:32 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Seek the Lord.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 35 (NASB). From Darkness to Light (vv. 1-2) The wilderness and the desert will be glad, And the Arabah will rejoice and blossom; Like the crocus It...
  16. Christsfreeservant

    Give Me Courage, Lord

    This song encouraged my heart yesterday: I believe that one of Satan’s greatest weapons against us is his lies and deceptions. Through the use of lies and deceptions, his objective is to get us to be afraid and to doubt God. As well, he wants us to question God’s sovereignty over our lives, his...
  17. Christsfreeservant

    Comfort and Strength

    Saturday, February 4, 2017, 2:49 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Your Lord is With You.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 2 Thessalonians 2:13-3:5 (NASB). He Called Us (2:13-15) But we should always give thanks to God for you, brethren beloved by the Lord, because God...
  18. Christsfreeservant

    Eternal vs. Temporal

    Sunday, January 8, 2017, 2:27 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Jesus, I My Cross Have Taken.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 2 Corinthians 4 (NASB). We Have This Ministry (vv. 1-6) Therefore, since we have this ministry, as we received mercy, we do not lose heart, but...
  19. Christsfreeservant

    Everything in Love

    Thursday, January 5, 2017, 10:22 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “A Believer’s Prayer.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 Corinthians 16:5-24 (Select vv. NIV). A Great Door (vv. 8-9) But I will stay on at Ephesus until Pentecost, because a great door for effective work...
  20. Christsfreeservant

    Be Alert

    Monday, December 5, 2016, 10:44 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “I Will Uphold You.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Acts 20:16-32 (ESV). With Humility and Tears (vv. 17-21) Now from Miletus he sent to Ephesus and called the elders of the church to come to him. And when...