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January 11DAY BY DAYLina Sandell Berg, 1832–1903Translated by Andrew L. Skoog, 1856–1934Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go. (Joshua 1:9)It is a common tendency for people to look ahead. They wonder—what will happenContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

January 10 WHAT A FRIEND WE HAVE IN JESUS Joseph Scriven, 1819–1886 A man that hath friends must show himself friendly: And there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother. (Proverbs 18:24 KJV) A true friend loves and accepts us just as we are, stays close to us in good or in bad,Continue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

January 9 PRAYER IS THE SOUL’S SINCERE DESIRE James Montgomery, 1771–1854 Men ought always to pray, and not to faint. (Luke 18:1 KJV) Living a life without prayer is like building a house without nails. —Unknown Prayer is releasing the energies of God. For prayer is asking God to do what we cannot do ourselves.Continue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

January 8 SWEET HOUR OF PRAYER William W. Walford, 1772–1850 And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints. (Ephesians 6:18) No one is poor who can by prayer open the storehouse of God.Continue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

January 7 TEACH ME TO PRAY Words and Music by Albert S. Reitz, 1879–1966 Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. (Hebrews 4:16) One of the most important emphases during this season of Epiphany isContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”