Based off Psalm 57 (NIV 1984)
An Original Work / January 15, 2013
Christ’s Free Servant, Sue J Love
O my God, have mercy on me!
In the Lord, my soul takes refuge.
In the shadow of Your wings, Lord,
I find shelter till the storms pass.
I cry out to my God Most High.
He fulfills His purpose for...
“O that You would slay the wicked, O God;
Depart from me, therefore, men of bloodshed.
For they speak against You wickedly,
And Your enemies take Your name in vain.
Do I not hate those who hate You, O Lord?
And do I not loathe those who rise up against You?
I hate them with the utmost hatred...
“Brethren, join in following my example, and observe those who walk according to the pattern you have in us. For many walk, of whom I often told you, and now tell you even weeping, that they are enemies of the cross of Christ, whose end is destruction, whose god is their appetite, and whose...
“Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep. Be of the same mind toward one another; do not be haughty in mind, but associate with the lowly. Do not be wise in your own estimation. Never pay back evil for evil to anyone...
“For the director of music. Of David the servant of the Lord. He sang to the Lord the words of this song when the Lord delivered him from the hand of all his enemies and from the hand of Saul. He said:
“’I love you, Lord, my strength.
The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer;
my...
“Incline your ear, O Lord, and answer me,
for I am poor and needy.
Preserve my life, for I am godly;
save your servant, who trusts in you—you are my God.
Be gracious to me, O Lord,
for to you do I cry all the day.
Gladden the soul of your servant,
for to you, O Lord, do I lift up...
Jesus said that if we follow him, that we will be hated as he was hated, and that they will treat us the same way as they treated him. We are taught in scripture that we can expect to be persecuted, too, for righteousness’ sake, and that we are blessed when people revile us and say all manner of...
We all have enemies, let’s face it. No matter how nice we are, there are always going to be people who won’t like us, and who will rise against us, just because we are not like them; just because we are different.
Yet, for those of us who have trusted in Jesus Christ to be Lord and Savior of...
Tuesday, October 17, 2017, 6:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “He Lifted Our Burdens.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 25 (Select vv. ESV).
Our Enemies (vv. 1-3)
To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul.
O my God, in you I trust;
let me not be put to shame;
let...
Saturday, October 7, 2017, 4:09 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Praise Be Told.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 63 (ESV).
His Power and Glory (vv. 1-4)
A Psalm of David, when he was in the wilderness of Judah.
O God, you are my God; earnestly I seek you;
my...
Sunday, May 28, 2017, 11:22 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Oh, To Be Like Thee.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 23 (NASB).
Not in Want (v. 1)
The Lord is my shepherd,
I shall not want.
Jesus Christ is the Good Shepherd. In his death on a cross, he laid down his...
Monday, May 22, 2017, 6:13 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Your Lord is With You.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 102 (quoting select vv. NASB).
Prayer of the Afflicted (vv. 1-3, 8-11)
Hear my prayer, O Lord!
And let my cry for help come to You.
Do not hide Your...
Wednesday, May 17, 2017, 7:30 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Total Praise.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 61 (Select vv. ESV).
My Refuge (vv. 1-3)
To the choirmaster: with stringed instruments. Of David.
Hear my cry, O God,
listen to my prayer;
from the...
Many throughout the world are presently being severely persecuted for their faith in Jesus Christ and for their testimonies for the gospel of Jesus Christ. Numerous saints of God are being martyred because they refuse to deny the name of Jesus Christ, they refuse to bow to the world’s system...
Sunday, March 19, 2017, 3:36 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Full Release.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 7:1-9 (ESV).
Waging War (vv. 1-2)
In the days of Ahaz the son of Jotham, son of Uzziah, king of Judah, Rezin the king of Syria and Pekah the son of...
Friday, November 4, 2016, 1:32 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Have Thine Own Way, Lord.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 119:73-80 (ESV).
Your Hands Made Me (vv. 73-77)
Your hands have made and fashioned me;
give me understanding that I may learn your...
Sunday, October 23, 2016, 5:30 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “More Love to Thee, O Christ.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 69 (Select vv. ESV).
Up to My Neck (vv. 1-4a)
Save me, O God!
For the waters have come up to my neck.
I sink in deep mire,
where...
Saturday, October 22, 2016, 4:58 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Near the Cross” and then, “More Love to Thee, O Christ.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 66 (Select vv. ESV).
Come and See (vv. 5-7)
Come and see what God has done:
he is awesome in his deeds...
Friday, October 21, 2016, 2:35 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Hear My Voice.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 64 (ESV).
Their Evil Purpose (vv. 1-6)
Hear my voice, O God, in my complaint;
preserve my life from dread of the enemy.
Hide me from the secret plots...
Tuesday, October 18, 2016, 5:30 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “When I Am Afraid.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 58-59 (Select vv. NIV).
Their Venom (Ps. 58:1-5)
Do you rulers indeed speak justly?
Do you judge people with equity?
No, in your heart you devise...