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Morning, May 25 “Forsake me not, O Lord.” Psalm 38:21 Frequently we pray that God would not forsake us in the hour of trial and temptation, but we too much forget that we have need to use this prayer at all times. There is no moment of our life, however holy, in which we can […] Morning, May 24 “Blessed be God, which hath not turned away my prayer.” Psalm 66:20 In looking back upon the character of our prayers, if we do it honestly, we shall be filled with wonder that God has ever answered them. There may be some who think their prayers worthy of acceptance–as the Pharisee did; […] Morning, May 23 “The Lord will perfect that which concerneth me.” Psalm 138:8 Most manifestly the confidence which the Psalmist here expressed was a divine confidence. He did not say, “I have grace enough to perfect that which concerneth me–my faith is so steady that it will not stagger–my love is so warm that it […] Morning, May 22 “He led them forth by the right way.” Psalm 107:7 Changeful experience often leads the anxious believer to inquire “Why is it thus with me?” I looked for light, but lo, darkness came; for peace, but behold, trouble. I said in my heart, my mountain standeth firm; I shall never be moved. […] Morning, May 21 “If so be ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious.” 1 Peter 2:3 If:–then, this is not a matter to be taken for granted concerning every one of the human race. “If:”–then there is a possibility and a probability that some may not have tasted that the Lord is gracious. “If:”–then […] |
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