“Then saith he unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful, even unto death: tarry ye here, and watch with me. And he went a little farther, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will,...
“From the end of the earth will I cry unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is higher than I. For thou hast been a shelter for me, and a strong tower from the enemy.” – Psalm 61:2-3 Let those who pray and those who speak pronounce their...
“For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds…” – 2 Corinthians 10:4 There is a mighty power in prayer. Our great adversary is constantly seeking to keep the troubled soul away from God. An appeal to heaven...
“Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.” – Ephesians 6:11 Man is Satan’s captive and is naturally inclined to follow his suggestions and do his bidding. He has in himself no power to oppose effectual...
“Blessed are ye that sow beside all waters, that send forth thither the feet of the ox and the ass.” – Isaiah 32:20 When self dies, there will be awakened an intense desire for the salvation of others,—a desire which will lead to persevering efforts to do good. There...
“…I the Lord have called thee in righteousness, and will hold thine hand, and will keep thee, and give thee for a covenant of the people, for a light of the Gentiles.” – Isaiah 42:6 Let us strive to walk in the light as Christ is in the light. The Lord turned...