GOD’S BLESSING FOR TRUST​! – Psalm 84:12 Devotional

by | May 2, 2026 | Psalm

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GOD’S BLESSING FOR TRUST​!

Psalm 84:12 – Devotional

Psalm 84:12

“LORD Almighty, blessed is the one who trusts in You.”

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Blessings dear hearts. Walk with God today and be a blessing!

– – – Pastor Cecil

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The Bible in One Year & Prayer

May 2nd: Judges 15:1-16:31, John 2:1-25, Psalm 103:1-22, and Proverbs 14:17-19

New Testament Scripture & Prayer

May 2nd: John 2:1-25, Psalm 103:1-22, and Proverbs 14:17-19

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BY MY SPIRIT! – Music Devotional

by | May 1, 2026 | Zechariah

BY MY SPIRIT!

Music Devotional

This Friday we have a special treat for you. Russ Hansen has created a new song entitled, “By My Spirit.” He would appreciate your feedback at inspiration@thegoodbookcompany.com.

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By My Spirit (inspired by Zechariah 4:6)

“Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the Lord of Hosts” (Zechariah 4:6)

[Verse 1]
When I stand at the mountain
With no strength left to climb
Every step feels like failing
Every hope left behind
In the silence I hear it
Like a flame in the dark
A word that is living
Reigniting my heart

[Pre-Chorus]
Not in what I can do
Not in what I pursue

[Chorus]
Not by might, nor by power
But by my spirit, saith the Lord of Hosts
Not by might, nor by power
But by my spirit, saith the Lord of Hosts
When I’m weak, You are stronger
You will carry me through
Not by might, nor by power—
But by Your Spirit, I move

[Verse 2]
Every wall that surrounds me
Every fear that remains
You are greater than all of it
You are breaking the chains
What is formed against me
Will not stand in Your light
For the battle is Yours now
And You’re leading the fight

[Pre-Chorus]
Not in human design
But Your power divine

[Chorus]
Not by might, nor by power
But by my spirit, saith the Lord of Hosts
Not by might, nor by power
But by my spirit, saith the Lord of Hosts
When I’m weak, You are stronger
You will carry me through
Not by might, nor by power—
But by Your Spirit, I move

[Bridge]
Saith the Lord… saith the Lord…
The Lord of Hosts goes before
Saith the Lord… saith the Lord…
I will trust You more and more

[Break]
Not by might…
Nor by power…

[Final Chorus]
Not by might, nor by power
But by my spirit, saith the Lord of Hosts
Not by might, nor by power
But by my spirit, saith the Lord of Hosts
Every mountain made low
Every promise made true
Not by might, nor by power—
But by Your Spirit, I move

[Outro]
Saith the Lord of Hosts…
Saith the Lord of Hosts…
Saith the Lord of Hosts…
Not by might… nor by power…
But by Your Spirit alone

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Blessings dear hearts! May God richly bless you as you bless others by your words and actions!

– – – Pastor Cecil

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The Bible in One Year & Prayer

May 1st: Judges 13:1-14:20, John 1:29-51, Psalm 102:1-28, and Proverbs 14:15-16

New Testament Scripture & Prayer

May 1st: John 1:29-51, Psalm 102:1-28, and Proverbs 14:15-16

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READY OR NOT! – 1 Peter 3:15-16 Devotional

by | Apr 30, 2026 | 1 Peter

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READY OR NOT!

1 Peter 3:15-16 – Devotional

1 Peter 3:15-16

“But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear; having a good conscience, that when they defame you as evildoers, those who revile your good conduct in Christ may be ashamed.”

Do you remember playing Hide ‘n Seek when you were a kid? The person who was “it” hid his face and counted to a predetermined number, usually 100. When “it” finished counting he would call out, “Ready or not, here I come!” Then he had to find where the other players were hiding and try to tag them before they reached the safety of “base.”

We never know when God calls us. Several years ago I was conducting a funeral service in a neighboring town. The church was packed and some people even had to stand in the foyer. Before the service I had asked everyone to silence their cell phones.

All was going as expected during the service. The songs had been sung and the message delivered. I was making a challenge to the congregation to stress the point that we never know when the Lord might call. It was just at that moment that the cell phone of the son-in-law of the deceased rang . . . full volume. As people tried to control their laughter I commented, “That might be the Lord calling now.”

Are you ready for the Lord to call? If the heart in your chest stopped beating in the next few minutes, would you be prepared to meet the Lord Jesus who gave His life that we might have life? We need to live with this idea in our mind: READY OR NOT, GOD IS COMING!

May God richly bless you as you bless others by your words and actions!

– – – Pastor Cecil

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The Bible in One Year & Prayer

April 30th: Judges 11:1-12:15, John 1:1-28, Psalm 101:1-8, and Proverbs 14:13-14

New Testament Scripture & Prayer

April 30th: John 1:1-28, Psalm 101:1-8, and Proverbs 14:13-14

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LOVE AS CHRIST LOVED! – Ephesians 5:25 Devotional

by | Apr 29, 2026 | Ephesians

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LOVE AS CHRIST LOVED!

Ephesians 5:25 – Devotional

Ephesians 5:25

“Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it.”

What determines a life of success? For some it may be achieving great prominence or a lofty promotion. I once experienced a little taste of that kind of success when I was elected Student Body President in high school. (Okay, it was a very small high school.)

As a youngster I was blessed to receive words of praise from both my grandfather and my father; they always let me know that they were proud of me. I have also received words of love and devotion from each of my children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

The words that struck closest to my heart were some of the final words my precious wife of 62 years spoke before going to be with the Lord. With tears in her eyes, she reached out her frail hand to softly touch mine and said, “Honey, you are love personified!”

Husbands, fathers, all of you men who read this, I beg you to stop trying to be a rock in the garden of life and become fertilizer. Die to yourself in order that your life can become the source of growth in others. Become love personified!

May God richly bless you as you bless others by your words and actions!

– – – Pastor Cecil

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The Bible in One Year & Prayer

April 29th: Judges 9:22-10:18, Luke 24:13-53, Psalm 100:1-5, and Proverbs 14:11-12

New Testament Scripture & Prayer

April 29th: Luke 24:13-53, Psalm 100:1-5, and Proverbs 14:11-12

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WAITING FOR THE LORD! – Psalm 130:6 Devotional

by | Apr 28, 2026 | Psalm

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WAITING FOR THE LORD!

Psalm 130:6 – Devotional

Psalm 130:6

“My soul waits for the Lord more than they who watch for the morning:
I say, more than they who watch for the morning.”

Those of us who have at one time or another, worked the night shift, know the joy of watching day break across the eastern horizon. The black of night gives way to the grey of dawn and finally the brightness of sunrise.

In like manner we discover this to be true in seeking after the truth in God’s Holy Word. Many times we discover truth that seems to leap off the pages of God’s precious Word and illuminates our heart!

I cannot fathom how God’s people can function as His faithful saints without seeking Him faithfully. It does not require great intellect, simply being faithful to wait on the Lord by reading His Word.

Are you waiting faithfully for the Lord? If not, begin today to spend more time in the precious Word that brings both light and life to a dark and sin filled world. His Word will brighten your life, as well as the life of those around you!

May God richly bless you as you bless others by your words and actions!

– – – Pastor Cecil

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The Bible in One Year & Prayer

April 28th: Judges 8:18-9:21, Luke 23:44-24:12, Psalm 99:1-9, and Proverbs 14:9-10

New Testament Scripture & Prayer

April 28th: Luke 23:44-24:12, Psalm 99:1-9, and Proverbs 14:9-10

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