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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 56:8-11

February 11, 2011

Psalm 56:8-11

You have kept count of my tossings; put my tears in your bottle. Are they not in your book? Then my enemies will turn back in the day when I call. This I know, that God is for me. In God, whose word I praise, in the LORD, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I shall not be afraid. What can man do to me?

Lord, Your compassion never fails but my eyesight does. I know in my head that ALL things are under Your feet, but that artery called faith that carries the belief to my heart is plaque filled. Help me, Lord, for my faith is weak but my hunger to be in Your presence is consuming.

 

Psalm 56:5-7

February 10, 2011

Psalm 56:5-7

All day long they injure my cause; all their thoughts are against me for evil. They stir up strife, they lurk; they watch my steps, as they have waited for my life. For their crime will they escape? In wrath cast down the peoples, O God!

The greatest concern today is T. Will she be at the P&P offices at 9 or not? Lord, grab a hold of her, bring her to You, break that will-filled spirit and give her a thirst for You.

 

Psalm 56:1-4

February 09, 2011

Psalm 56:1-4

To the choirmaster: according to The Dove on Far-off Terebinths. A Miktam of David, when the Philistines seized him in Gath. Be gracious to me, O God, for man tramples on me; all day long an attacker oppresses me; my enemies trample on me all day long, for many attack me proudly. When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I shall not be afraid. What can flesh do to me?

This is going to be a day of testing and challenges but what can man do to me? I know partially what is ahead and know that if I turn to You continuously throughout the day and at the onset of each test, you will be glorified. The day is not about me but about You. Will all my actions and words advance the Kingdom or will I be a drag on the Kingdom? I must trust You and Your goodness.

Psalm 55:23

February 08, 2011

Psalm 55:23

But you, O God, will cast them down into the pit of destruction; men of blood and treachery shall not live out half their days. But I will trust in you.

You did, You rescued us and guided us through the time of testing. You have set our feet upon the path of righteousness and are laying our course before us. Thank You and praise You, my Lord, my Master.

Psalm 55:16-22

February 07, 2011

Psalm 55:16-22

But I call to God, and the LORD will save me. Evening and morning and at noon I utter my complaint and moan, and he hears my voice. He redeems my soul in safety from the battle that I wage, for many are arrayed against me. God will give ear and humble them, he who is enthroned from of old, Selah because they do not change and do not fear God. My companion stretched out his hand against his friends; he violated his covenant. His speech was smooth as butter, yet war was in his heart; his words were softer than oil, yet they were drawn swords. Cast your burden on the LORD, and he will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved.

I know, Lord that You will save us from this trial, that You know why we are here and what You want us to learn about our relationship with You. I know that in Your time, as we learn to wait on You, that You will sustain us, relieve us of our anxieties and reveal to us how You have moved in us for Your glory and honor. O, Lord, help us to wait on Your leading in this matter. And, Lord, do not be subtle, I need direct direction. And then fill me with the courage to be obedient.

 

Psalm 119:59

When I think on my ways, I turn my feet to your testimonies;

Back to John 16:9, Lord, where You said the the Comforter would convict me of sin. Not only is this true, but He leads me to Your Word for instruction and guidance into Kingdom living. It is Good News!

 

Psalm 55:12-15

For it is not an enemy who taunts me-- then I could bear it; it is not an adversary who deals insolently with me-- then I could hide from him. But it is you, a man, my equal, my companion, my familiar friend. We used to take sweet counsel together; within God's house we walked in the throng. Let death steal over them; let them go down to Sheol alive; for evil is in their dwelling place and in their heart.

Lord, the problem facing me today is T, and getting her to do what she needs to do. How do we encourage her to do her school work, to get her affairs in order, find a job, all these things that make up life. Lord, she needs You in her life, not just words that she thinks will please me, but a burning to please you.

Psalm 55:9-11

Destroy, O Lord, divide their tongues; for I see violence and strife in the city. Day and night they go around it on its walls, and iniquity and trouble are within it; ruin is in its midst; oppression and fraud do not depart from its marketplace.

Lord, destroy those affections of evil that beset my life. Remove the jealousy, greed and covetousness that distort my relationship with You. Teach me, Lord, to be satisfied with Your provision, recognizing that it is beyond adequate, I am replete and satiated in the munificence of Your love.

Voices Together: Psalm 55:4-8

My heart is in anguish within me; the terrors of death have fallen upon me. Fear and trembling come upon me, and horror overwhelms me. And I say, "Oh, that I had wings like a dove! I would fly away and be at rest; yes, I would wander far away; I would lodge in the wilderness; Selah I would hurry to find a shelter from the raging wind and tempest."

I love You, Lord, You are my shelter from the raging winds and the tempests of life. As the turmoil mounts, I can come to you for peace and security, nestle in the comfort of Your love and grace to be restored and reequipped. I can fly away to You; it is the remembering to take advantage of the refuge and not to continue the struggle in my own knowledge and strength.

Psalm 55:1-3

To the choirmaster: with stringed instruments. A Maskil of David. Give ear to my prayer, O God, and hide not yourself from my plea for mercy! Attend to me, and answer me; I am restless in my complaint and I moan, because of the noise of the enemy, because of the oppression of the wicked. For they drop trouble upon me, and in anger they bear a grudge against me.

This is certainly a time of trouble, Lord, as we wrestle with the challenges of ministering to ex-inmates and acting as in loco parentis to one of them. We know that You have called us to this and that in part to train us as Your disciples. Therefore, give us strength to press on, and wisdom in dealing with the problems and the willingness to turn to You for direction is all aspects. We have so much to learn.

 

 

Psalm 54:4-7

Behold, God is my helper; the Lord is the upholder of my life. He will return the evil to my enemies; in your faithfulness put an end to them. With a freewill offering I will sacrifice to you; I will give thanks to your name, O LORD, for it is good. For he has delivered me from every trouble, and my eye has looked in triumph on my enemies.

Your name, Lord, is the name that is above all other names. More powerful than all other names; sweeter than all other names; more deserving of honor and praise than all other names. You are Lord. In You I am safe and secure against all enemies, You are my mighty deliverer. Praise You, Lord.

Psalm 54:1-3

To the choirmaster: with stringed instruments. A Maskil of David, when the Ziphites went and told Saul, "Is not David hiding among us?" O God, save me by your name, and vindicate me by your might. O God, hear my prayer; give ear to the words of my mouth. For strangers have risen against me; ruthless men seek my life; they do not set God before themselves. Selah

My foes are not ruthless men, but evil affections and desires. Save me, Lord, from greed and lust, from covetousness and envy, from anxiety and doubt, from pride and self-will. All these that the Evil One uses to come between me and You, that he uses to destroy my joy in You. You and only You can stand between me and the foe.

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