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Praying the Pilgrim Songs: Psalm 123

Posted on August 4, 2014 by Stephen Nielsen

Psalm 123 To Thee I lift up my eyes, O Thou who art enthroned in the heavens! 2 Behold, as the eyes of servants look to the hand of their master, As the eyes of a maid to the … Continue reading →

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Hezekiah’s Tears Touched God — 2 Kings 20:2-3

Posted on July 26, 2014 by Stephen Nielsen

During the time period that Assyria was invading Judah, Hezekiah became mortally ill. And Isaiah came and gave him a message from God that he would die. But Hezekiah “turned his face to the wall and prayed to the … Continue reading →

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Yielding in Prayer: Yielding to Waiting on God or To Impatience?

Posted on July 20, 2014 by Stephen Nielsen

In the Christian life there are two things we can yield ourselves to: to God and to righteousness, or to sin and unrighteousness. Romans 6:12-13, 16 Therefore do not let sin reign in your mortal body, that you … Continue reading →

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Hezekiah’s Praise-Filled Prayer Brings Deliverance —from 2 Kings 18-19

Posted on July 7, 2014 by Stephen Nielsen

After Hezekiah had faithfully brought all the people of Judah back to the Lord, God allowed Sennacherib, King of Assyria, to come and invade Judah, to besiege their fortified cities, and to make war on Jerusalem. Eventually, Sennacherib sent … Continue reading →

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What Do We Yield To, Prayer or Slumber

Posted on June 24, 2014 by Stephen Nielsen

As a Christian it should always be our aim to yield ourselves to God. But if we don’t yield ourselves to God then we will yield ourselves to Satan, the devil (Rom. 6:13, 16, 19). There are no other options. … Continue reading →

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Praying the Pilgrim Songs: Psalm 122:1-3

Posted on June 7, 2014 by Stephen Nielsen

Psalm 122:1-3 I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of the Lord.” 2 Our feet are standing Within your gates, O Jerusalem, 3 Jerusalem, that is built As a city that is compact … Continue reading →

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A Friendly Person Was God’s Gift to Me

Posted on June 3, 2014 by Stephen Nielsen

Yes, a friendly smile was God’s gift to me. Yesterday morning I wasn’t doing too well. It was hard even getting out of bed. I remember praying for God’s help. Then when I drove up to get my coffee … Continue reading →

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Praying the Pilgrim Songs: Psalm 121:7-8

Posted on May 27, 2014 by Stephen Nielsen

Psalm 121:7-8 The Lord will protect you from all evil; He will keep your soul. 8 The Lord will guard your going out and your coming in From this time forth and forever. If we are believers He will … Continue reading →

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What Do We Yield To, Jesus or the World?

Posted on May 24, 2014 by Stephen Nielsen

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Praying the Pilgrim Songs: Psalm 121:5-6

Posted on May 18, 2014 by Stephen Nielsen

Psalm 121:5-6 The Lord is your keeper; The Lord is your shade on your right hand. 6 The sun will not smite you by day, Nor the moon by night. Lord, you are my keeper, my … Continue reading →