Tag Archives: Devotional

He Put a New Song in My Mouth

Posted on August 5, 2026 by Don Merritt

“I waited patiently for the Lord; he turned to me and heard my cry. He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm … Continue reading →

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“Though the fig tree does not bud and there are no grapes on the vines, though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food, though there are no sheep in the pen and no cattle in the stalls, … Continue reading →

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Praise as Practice

Posted on August 2, 2026 by Don Merritt

“I will extol the Lord at all times; his praise will always be on my lips. I will glory in the Lord; let the afflicted hear and rejoice. Glorify the Lord with me; let us exalt his name together.” Psalm … Continue reading →

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Praise as Posture

Posted on August 1, 2026 by Don Merritt

Praise the Lord, my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all his benefits— who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the … Continue reading →

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Grace That Sends Us Out

Posted on July 31, 2026 by Don Merritt

For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people. It teaches us to say ‘No’ to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age. Titus 2:11–12 Grace doesn’t … Continue reading →

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Grace That Sustains Us in Times of Trouble

Posted on July 29, 2026 by Don Merritt

But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness. 2 Corinthians 12:9 There’s a particular kind of grace that only shows up in times of trouble. Not the grace that … Continue reading →

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Grace That Transforms Us

Posted on July 27, 2026 by Don Merritt

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Galatians 5:22–23 Transformation is one of the most misunderstood parts of the Christian life. We often imagine it as something we’re supposed to … Continue reading →

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Grace That Forgives Us

Posted on July 26, 2026 by Don Merritt

In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace. Ephesians 1:7 Forgiveness is one of those words we hear so often in church that it can lose its weight. … Continue reading →

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Grace That Finds Us

Posted on July 25, 2026 by Don Merritt

But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his arms around him and kissed him. Luke 15:20 Have you ever noticed how … Continue reading →

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Love That Flows Through Us

Posted on July 24, 2026 by Don Merritt

Loving others isn’t always easy. Some people are easy to love — they bring joy, comfort, and warmth into our lives. But others stretch us. They challenge our patience. They test our grace. They remind us how human we really … Continue reading →