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John Nunnikhoven

John Nunnikhoven is a member of The Fellowship of Ailbe and has begun working toward what, Lord willing, will become a re-awakening of the Church as a body directed into living the Kingdom in the here and now as it awaits the yet to come.
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Psalm 119:32

April 27, 2013

I will run in the way of your commandments when you enlarge my heart!

What does an enlarged heart provide? Strength, endurance, vitality and joie de vivre. The result is that I run through life, I am filled with the righteousness, peace and joy that is life in the Spirit, life in the Kingdom of Heaven here and now.

Psalm 119:31

April 26, 2013

I cling to your testimonies, O LORD; let me not be put to shame!

An interesting linkage of thoughts, the Psalmist is more concerned about failing to be faithful to You than anything else. It would be the expected reaction from someone who was not striving to be obedient to You, to be concerned about their status in the world's eyes. No, the Psalmist has it right, do not let be fail You and be shamed in Your eyes. Help me and guide me, LORD God Almighty.

Psalm 119:29, 30

April 25, 2013

Put false ways far from me and graciously teach me your law!

False ways--hypocrisy. Whitewashing sin with a skim coating of pride and religiosity. Yet it is the Law that exposes this false way of living and brings me into the Kingdom to live in the righteousness, peace and joy that is life through the Holy Spirit.

I have chosen the way of faithfulness; I set your rules before me.

Lord, this is a verse of intentionality. You made the offer, but it was up to me to accept. You, in Your graciousness, sent the Holy Spirit to guide me into the completion of my vows, but I must continue to choose and follow.

Psalm 119:28

April 24, 2013

My soul melts away for sorrow; strengthen me according to your word!

As troubles mount and woes accumulate, it is Your word that brings me strength. It is the constant reminder that You are always faithful and that Your promises are yea and amen for those You love.

Psalm 119:26, 27

April 23, 2013

When I told of my ways, you answered me; teach me your statutes!

"Repent, for the Kingdom of God is at hand." When I am in a spirit of repentance, your great mercy leads me into the Kingdom by revealing Your statutes, Your way of living and training me up in them. Hallelujah.

Make me understand the way of your precepts, and I will meditate on your wondrous works.

Lord, help me to see the outline, the big picture, the grand scheme. Help me to become wise in the ways of Your Kingdom so that I may serve You fully.

Psalm 119:25

April 22, 2013

My soul clings to the dust; give me life according to your word!

My soul does cling to the dust, to the sin and corruption of the old man, but You, O, Lord, are the One who draws me back to You, seeking constantly to restore this wayward child to Your arms.

My soul clings to the dust; give me life according to your word! When I told of my ways, you answered me; teach me your statutes! Make me understand the way of your precepts, and I will meditate on your wondrous works. My soul melts away for sorrow; strengthen me according to your word! Put false ways far from me and graciously teach me your law! I have chosen the way of faithfulness; I set your rules before me. I cling to your testimonies, O LORD; let me not be put to shame! I will run in the way of your commandments when you enlarge my heart!

Lord, as I watch the disintegration of the moral fiber of this nation, the very rottenness of the sin that is within Man come out, unfettered and unrestrained by Your grace, I am moved to tears for those who do not know You, fearful for their eventual end and moved to rejoicing and praise that You have provided a door into Your kingdom where righteousness, peace and joy reign.

Continue to lead me into the Kingdom and to speak fearlessly of its life to those who have not yet accepted the invitation. Guard my heart against the blandishments of the Evil One, the Father of Lies.

Psalm 119:90

April 21, 2013

Your faithfulness endures to all generations; you have established the earth, and it stands fast.

The generations of men who have been recipients of Your faithfulness: Grandpa Spence, Dad, myself, Tony. Will it continue through the generations of my children and grandchildren? Not that You do not offer and make it available but will they accept? Please, Lord, help me a sinner.

Today's readings in the Psalms:

Morning: Psalm 37

Mid-day: 119:89-96

Evening: Psalm 112

Voices Together is available as an annual daily devotional and can be purchased at the Fellowship Of Ailbe bookstore.

Psalm 40:13-16

April 20, 2013

Be pleased, O LORD, to deliver me! O LORD, make haste to help me! Let those be put to shame and disappointed altogether who seek to snatch away my life; let those be turned back and brought to dishonor who delight in my hurt! Let those be appalled because of their shame who say to me, "Aha, Aha!" But may all who seek you rejoice and be glad in you; may those who love your salvation say continually, "Great is the LORD!"

Lord, thank You for the many around me who are quick to acknowledge Your greatness, whose speech is filled with praises and the awareness of Your goodness. What an encouragement to be with friends who prepare me for ministry to those who do not acknowledge You or who seek destroy those who love and honor You. Praise You, Lord.

Today's readings in the Psalms:

Morning: Psalm 36

Mid-day: 119:81-88

Evening: Psalm 111

Voices Together is available as an annual daily devotional and can be purchased at the Fellowship Of Ailbe bookstore.

Psalm 40:11-12

April 19, 2013

As for you, O LORD, you will not restrain your mercy from me; your steadfast love and your faithfulness will ever preserve me! For evils have encompassed me beyond number; my iniquities have overtaken me, and I cannot see; they are more than the hairs of my head; my heart fails me.

When the focus of my mind's eye becomes my sins and iniquities, I am consumed with guilt, rampant evil and self-centeredness, but You call me to keep my thoughts on You, to see the great sacrifice and to trust in Your goodness.

Today's readings in the Psalms:

Morning: Psalm 35

Mid-day: 119:73-80

Evening: Psalm 110

Voices Together is available as an annual daily devotional and can be purchased at the Fellowship Of Ailbe bookstore.

Psalm 40:9-10

April 18, 2013

I have told the glad news of deliverance in the great congregation; behold, I have not restrained my lips, as you know, O LORD. I have not hidden your deliverance within my heart; I have spoken of your faithfulness and your salvation; I have not concealed your steadfast love and your faithfulness from the great congregation.

Lord, You know I have no problem speaking of Your great love and mercy before great congregations, I can and do speak of Your deliverance, of Your faithfulness and Your salvation. But it is in the very small groups with those I love the most, my own family that I hold my tongue. Why, Lord, why? Forgive me and transform me.

Today's readings in the Psalms:

Morning: Psalm 34

Mid-day: 119:65-72

Evening: Psalm 109

Voices Together is available as an annual daily devotional and can be purchased at the Fellowship Of Ailbe bookstore.

Psalm 40:6-8

April 17, 2013

In sacrifice and offering you have not delighted, but you have given me an open ear. Burnt offering and sin offering you have not required. Then I said, "Behold, I have come; in the scroll of the book it is written of me: I delight to do your will, O my God; your law is within my heart."

Obedience is the sacrifice You desire, a sacrifice of joy and in joy, a sacrifice of pleasure and in pleasure, a delightful sacrifice. To know Your statutes and to delight in the obedience, to understand Your statutes and to live according to them is that sacrifice that delights You and You respond with an open ear.

Today's readings in the Psalms:

Morning: Psalm 33

Mid-day: 119:57-64

Evening: Psalm 108

Voices Together is available as an annual daily devotional and can be purchased at the Fellowship Of Ailbe bookstore.

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