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  1. Christsfreeservant

    Behold, the Wicked Bend the Bow

    Psalms 11:1-3 ESV “In the Lord I take refuge; how can you say to my soul, ‘Flee like a bird to your mountain, for behold, the wicked bend the bow; they have fitted their arrow to the string to shoot in the dark at the upright in heart; if the foundations are destroyed, what can...
  2. Christsfreeservant

    My Refuge and My Fortress

    “He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say to the Lord, ‘My refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.’ For he will deliver you from the snare of the fowler and from the deadly pestilence. He will cover you with his...
  3. Christsfreeservant

    The Lord was My Support

    Psalms 18:1-3 ESV “I love you, O Lord, my strength. The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. I call upon the Lord, who is worthy to be praised, and I am saved from my...
  4. Christsfreeservant

    Don't Flee! Stand Firm!

    I Take Refuge Psalm 11:1-3 ESV “In the Lord I take refuge; how can you say to my soul, ‘Flee like a bird to your mountain, for behold, the wicked bend the bow; they have fitted their arrow to the string to shoot in the dark at the upright in heart; if the foundations are destroyed...
  5. Christsfreeservant

    A Strong Fortress to Save

    In You, O Lord Psalm 31:1-2 ESV “In you, O Lord, do I take refuge; let me never be put to shame; in your righteousness deliver me! Incline your ear to me; rescue me speedily! Be a rock of refuge for me, a strong fortress to save me!” As believers in Jesus Christ, we are not...
  6. Christsfreeservant

    My God, in Whom I Trust

    Psalm 91:1-6 ESV “He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say to the Lord, ‘My refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.’ “For he will deliver you from the snare of the fowler and from the deadly pestilence. He will...
  7. Lulav

    A Proverb For These Troubling Times

    I found this and thought it was something that could give comfort to those feeling 'punished' or sad about sheltering in place. Proverbs 22 (NKJ) 1 A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches, Loving favor rather than silver and gold. 2 The rich and the poor have this in common, The...
  8. Christsfreeservant

    My Refuge is God

    Psalm 62:1-2 ESV “For God alone my soul waits in silence; from him comes my salvation. He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall not be greatly shaken.” Do you read the news each day? Do you watch it on TV? Or, do you watch YouTube videos on the crisis? Do you get on...
  9. Christsfreeservant

    God is With Us

    An Original Work / June 11, 2019 Based off Psalm 46 God’s our refuge. He is our strength, A present help to us when in pain. Therefore, we will not be afraid, Although the earth beneath us gives way. Though the mountains be moved to the sea, Roaring waters abound so free, And the mountains now...
  10. Christsfreeservant

    When We Don't Understand

    John 14:25-26 NASB “These things I have spoken to you while abiding with you. But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all that I said to you.” The Holy Spirit Jesus, prior to his arrest, trial and...
  11. Christsfreeservant

    I Take Refuge

    An Original Work / September 1, 2018 Based off Psalm 71 O, Lord, I take refuge in You, For You are my God. Turn Your ear now to me. Be my Rock and Fortress To which I do go. Deliver me, God. You’re my hope. My lips now give praise to You, God. I always have hope, Since You saved me from sin...
  12. Christsfreeservant

    In Pleasant Places

    Psalm 16:1-2 ESV Preserve me, O God, for in you I take refuge. I say to the Lord, “You are my Lord; I have no good apart from you.” Oh, how true it is that I have no good apart from God. All that I have comes from him. I am who I am by the grace of God, doing what he has called me to do...
  13. Christsfreeservant

    For God Only

    Wednesday, October 11, 2017, 6:42 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Fully Ready.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 62 (Select vv. NASB). My Soul Waits (vv. 1-2) My soul waits in silence for God only; From Him is my salvation. He only is my rock and my salvation, My...
  14. Christsfreeservant

    Help in Trouble

    Thursday, August 10, 2017, 2:32 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Have Thine Own Way, Lord.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 46 (NASB). God our Refuge (vv. 1-3) God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the...
  15. Christsfreeservant

    A Steadfast Heart

    Saturday, June 24, 2017, 9:33 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Hear my Voice.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 57 (Select vv. NIV). I Take Refuge (v. 1) Have mercy on me, my God, have mercy on me, for in you I take refuge. I will take refuge in the shadow of...
  16. Christsfreeservant

    The Safe Place

    Wednesday, May 24, 2017, 6:31 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Jesus, I Am Resting, Resting.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 57 (NASB). Refuge in Him (vv. 1-3) Be gracious to me, O God, be gracious to me, For my soul takes refuge in You; And in the shadow of Your...
  17. Paul Daniel

    Spiritual help

    My name is Paul Daniel I am refugee in Netherlands. I am a born pakistani christian faced persecution in Pakistan. My family is still back home and also facing problems in Islamic Republic of Pakistan. God did miracle and I managed to reach Netherlands. But now they have rejected my...
  18. Christsfreeservant

    Take Refuge

    Sunday, September 25, 2016, 9:11 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “For Our Nation.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 5 (ESV). Prayer (vv. 1-3) Give ear to my words, O Lord; consider my groaning. Give attention to the sound of my cry, my King and my God...