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March 12I WOULD BE TRUEHoward A. Walter, 1883–1918I have chosen the way of truth; I have set my heart on Your laws. (Psalm 119:30)The yearning to achieve a trustworthy, strong, brave yet humble character is an unusual goal for a young person, especially in today’s self-seeking and materialistic society. The text for “I Would BeContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

March 11DARE TO BE A DANIELWords and Music by Philip P. Bliss, 1838–1876But Daniel resolved not to defile himself… (Daniel 1:8)Doubt sees the obstacles—Faith sees the way.Doubt sees the darkest night—Faith sees the day.Doubt dreads to take a step—Faith soars on high.Doubt questions, “Who believes?”—Faith answers, “I.”—UnknownThe book of Daniel is really a textbook ofContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

March 10SHEPHERD OF EAGER YOUTHClement of Alexandria, c. 170–c. 220Translated by Henry Martyn Dexter, 1821–1890Remember your Creator in the days of your youth, before the days of trouble come and the years approach when you will say, “I find no pleasure in them!” (Ecclesiastes 12:1)Someone cried, “Where must the seed be sown to bring theContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

March 9THE LORD’S MY SHEPHERDScottish Psalter, 1650My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow Me. (John 10:27)I will commit my way, O Lord, to Thee, nor doubt Thy love, though dark the way may be; Nor murmur, for the sorrow is from God, and there is comfort even in Thy rod.—UnknownOneContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

APRIL 17 Reading 107 TAKING REFUGE Psalms 6–12“O Lord my God, I take refuge in You; save and deliver me from all who pursue me” (Ps. 7:1).When we sense our weakness, we hurry to take refuge in a majestic God who acts on behalf of those who love Him. Overview David, deeply aware of hisContinue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”