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  1. Christsfreeservant

    Speak the Truth

    Psalm 40:1-3 ESV I waited patiently for the Lord; he inclined to me and heard my cry. He drew me up from the pit of destruction, out of the miry bog, and set my feet upon a rock, making my steps secure. He put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God. Many will see...
  2. Christsfreeservant

    Our Hope Secure

    Psalm 119:81-87 ESV My soul longs for your salvation; I hope in your word. My eyes long for your promise; I ask, “When will you comfort me?” For I have become like a wineskin in the smoke, yet I have not forgotten your statutes. How long must your servant endure? When will you...
  3. AllDayFaith

    I Cannot Avoid Trouble, So I Will Stop Running From Trouble.

    I made the mistake of trying to escape the trouble in my life, I failed miserably. No I have trouble in my life and I don't run from it. Wish me the best of luck, Amen. Oops, I meant pray for my success :clap:
  4. Christsfreeservant

    Abiding Peace

    An Original Work / October 29, 2018 Pain and sorrow Know no bounds. Joy and laughter Oft not found. Life depressing, Oft distressing, Yields no blessing, So unresting. Trials often Multiply. Friends are often Passersby. Friendships failing, Foes are railing, Hypocrites, they’re Often...
  5. N

    Suffering and bad things happen while on this earth

    This world has death and circumstances that come upon us all even when we are saved or innocent, all because of sin. When Jesus walked the earth Lazarus still got sick and died, little children died and were suffering from seizures and demons. John the Baptist was beheaded. The only difference...
  6. Sammy707

    Rage In My Heart, Stuck In A Cycle

    Hello all, New to this forum although I have been a ‘serious’ Christian for the past 7 years. I need advice; moderators feel free to move this to a more fitting category if needed. Feeling an immense amount of rage and anger in my heart towards God. Seems I’m stuck in a cycle always: -A...
  7. Christsfreeservant

    Worthy of the Gospel

    Do you believe in the sovereignty of God? Do you believe our God and Lord Jesus Christ is far above all rule and authority, power and dominion? And, that Jesus Christ is before all things, and in him all things hold together, and that in everything he has the supremacy? Do you accept that He is...
  8. Christsfreeservant

    He Will Carry Us

    Do you ever struggle with fear? With the “what ifs” of this life? You know God is leading in your life. You know he is directing your path. You know you are following him in obedience, and that you have heard his voice clearly. But then someone comes along and pulls the rug out from underneath...
  9. Christsfreeservant

    Forever With Us Repost

    While we live on the face of this earth, we will have troubles, hardships and trials. As followers of Jesus Christ, we have an arch enemy in Satan, who is out to destroy the church. So, we should expect that we will be hated, persecuted, despised and rejected of humankind. Although Satan is our...
  10. Christsfreeservant

    The Way I Should Go

    Tuesday, November 8, 2016, 8:18 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “His Tender Mercies.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 143 (Select vv. ESV). In Your Faithfulness (vv. 1-4) Hear my prayer, O Lord; give ear to my pleas for mercy! In your faithfulness answer...
  11. Christsfreeservant

    My Strong Refuge

    Monday, October 24, 2016, 8:30 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 71 (Select vv. NIV). Rescue Me (vv. 1-4, 7-9) In you, Lord, I have taken refuge; let me never be put to shame. In your...
  12. Christsfreeservant

    When I Am Afraid

    The Lord has been taking me through a trial right now with bed bugs. I never had bed bugs before. I didn’t think I would ever get them, either. Yet, through this trial the Lord has been rearranging my priorities, and has been purifying my heart to make me more like Jesus. He, as well, has been...
  13. Christsfreeservant

    A New Song

    Monday, October 10, 2016, 4:40 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “We’ve a Story to Tell to the Nations.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 40:1-10 (NASB). Out of the Pit (vv. 1-3) I waited patiently for the Lord; And He inclined to me and heard my cry. He brought me up...
  14. Christsfreeservant

    These Afflictions

    Friday, July 8, 2016, 6:37 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 Thessalonians 3 (ESV). We Are Destined (vv. 1-5) Therefore when we could bear it no longer, we were willing to be left behind at Athens alone...
  15. Christsfreeservant

    The Comfort We Receive

    Saturday, May 28, 2016, 3:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “He Keeps Me Singing.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 2 Corinthians 1:1-11 (ESV). The God of all Comfort (vv. 1-7) Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, To the church...