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Daily Strength for Daily Needs
August 17 O turn unto me, and have mercy upon me; give Thy strength unto Thy servant, and save the son of Thy handmaid.—Psalm 86:16. Thou art my King— My King henceforth alone; And I, Thy servant, Lord, am all Thine own. Give me Thy strength; oh! let Thy dwellingRead More …
The Storm Didn’t Stop Jesus
August 17. The Storm Didn’t Stop Jesus Matthew 14:25 And in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went unto them, walking on the sea. The fourth watch is about three or four o’clock in the morning. Can you imagine how hard they been toiling from evening to 3 o’clock.Read More …
Daily Help – August 17
AUGUST 17 We have sat at the table of the Lord’s love, and said, “Nothing but the infinite can satisfy me; I am such a great sinner that I must have infinite merit to wash my sin away;” but we have had our sin removed, and found that there wasRead More …
Streams in the Desert – August 17
August 17 “I believe God, that it shall be even as it was told me.” (Acts 27:25.) I WENT to America some years ago with the captain of a steamer, who was a very devoted Christian. When off the coast of Newfoundland he said to me, “The last time IRead More …
The Power of Persistence
The Power of Persistence When trials seem overwhelming, don’t give up on our Lord, who will never fail you! August 17, 2022 Hebrews 12:1-3 “I quit.” We generally say this when a relationship, job, or the like becomes so stressful that we don’t think we can continue. Sometimes these wordsRead More …
Who’s Delinquent?
August 17, 2022 Who’s Delinquent? by Pastor Chuck Swindoll Matthew 7:1-5 Teenagers get a bum rap. Always have. For some reason, if you’re between twelve and twenty, you’re suspect. Cops stare and senior citizens glare. Why? Well . . . You drive too fast, you think too slow, you aren’t responsible, andRead More …
May God Rule in Our Midst
August 17 May God Rule in Our Midst Your kingdom come. Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.—Matthew 6:10 In heaven, God’s will is the only priority. A word from God brings angels to do His bidding, immediately and without question. Jesus instructed us to prayRead More …
Morning – August 17
Morning “The mercy of God.” Psalm 52:8 Meditate a little on this mercy of the Lord. It is tender mercy. With gentle, loving touch, he healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds. He is as gracious in the manner of his mercy as in the matter ofRead More …
Extending Grace to Others
Today’s Scripture Reading 9 But David said to Abishai, “Don’t destroy him! Who can lay a hand on the Lord’s anointed and be guiltless?1SA.26.9 Today’s Devotional Reading Extending Grace to Others Don’t destroy him! Who can lay a hand on the Lord’s anointed and be guiltless? 1 Samuel 26:9 WhenRead More …
Thoughts for the Quiet Hour
August 17 Serving the Lord with all humility of mind. Acts 20:19. There is a legend of an artist who long sought for a piece of sandalwood, out of which to carve a Madonna, He was about to give up in despair, leaving the vision of his life unrealized, whenRead More …
D5 Creation