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08/09/2026

LYRICS - Isaiah 21 - How Long Till Daybreak?

11. “Night watchman! How long till daybreak?
How long will this night last?”

12. “Morning’s coming,
But for now it’s still night."

8. “I’m at my post, my Lord,
Sticking to my post day after day,
all through the night!"

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© Song and devotional by Stok from of Love - The Bible in Song.
Words from The Message Translation (MSG) Verse 8 'my Lord' from New King James Version (NKJV)

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08/09/2026

07/09/2026

Return to your rest, my soul, for the LORD has been good to you.
Psalm 116:7

Even a soul that is anchored in the Lord can go through seasons of distress and unrest. A personal relationship with God doesn’t guarantee us a life without challenges or even unimaginable heartbreak. We aren’t exempt from the consequences of humanity’s choice to give in to temptation. We, too, deal with adversity and seemingly random suffering. The greatest difference between a believer and one who doesn’t know the Lord is the foundation on which their life is built.

Once you truly have come to know God as your loving Father and caring Protector, you can repeat these words to your soul even in the direst of circumstances. The Lord’s rest is available to you, because you have learned to trust Him. By purposefully calling to mind all the times He has been good to you in the past, you’ll trace His goodness throughout your life like an unbroken scarlet thread of grace that has connected you to Him from the moment you were born.

Life’s challenges often cause us to waiver in our faith, no matter how valiantly we try to hold on to the Lord in the midst of our personal battles. We need the reminders of God’s faithfulness in the past to sustain our faith in the present. He doesn’t change, His presence never leaves us. It is safe for us to rely on the Lord completely, because Jesus has given us His word that He will be with us until the end of time. His Spirit has been given to us as our constant Advisor and Comforter. He is nearer than we can possibly understand, helping us through our trials and providing everything we need in both good and bad times.
Like the heroes of faith did before us, we can persevere and train our emotions and thoughts to conform to what we know to be true: Jesus is God with us. We are living witnesses of His goodness, faithfulness and love. It is because of our Savior that we have made it this far, and He’s promised to fulfill His good purpose in our lives. That’s why we don’t have to worry, even when life takes unexpected turns. He is still in control, and we trust in Him. Because He has been good to us, and He’ll be good to us no matter what the future holds.

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06/09/2026

“Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest.”
Mark 6:31

How many times a week on average do you skip a meal because you’re too busy to eat? Our days can be so hectic that we forget to take care of our bodies. But just as importantly, we need to nourish our souls. We can’t function, serve others or glorify the Lord if we neglect our physical, mental or spiritual health.

Jesus knows this very well. When He was ministering on earth, numerous people made demands on His time, and there are only so many hours in a day. The sick came asking Him for healing, the lost came looking for purpose, the sinners sought His grace. Our Savior’s light shone brightly for all to see, and from all over people were drawn to Him and the hope He offered, the forgiveness He brought and the salvation He preached.
Together with His disciples, Jesus was always at work for the good of others and the glory of His Father. He didn’t exalt Himself above the men and women who came to Him, unlike some of the Pharisees and Sadducees.
But Jesus also took the time to withdraw from the public, to be alone in the quiet hours of the morning or late at night after the crowds had gone away. His heart was moved with compassion for those who needed Him, but the Lord also knew that it was crucial to prioritize God the Father above all else. In His presence, Jesus found the strength, support and comfort He needed to fulfill the heavy burden of His calling.

Just as Jesus once called His disciples to come and be alone with Him somewhere quiet where they could get some rest, He invites you and me every day to spend time with Him. We get to be alone with Him where it’s quiet so we can be at peace. Jesus wants to be our place of refuge and restoration, a haven in this demanding world full of noise and disorder. If He, our Lord and Savior, regularly needed to take a break to be with alone with God, how much more are we in need of moments of peace and quiet that refocus our minds on God and restore our souls?
Whatever awaits you, make sure every day starts and ends with Jesus. Seek the quiet, the rest and contentment you can only find when you’re with Him and trust God with the rest.

05/09/2026

I will refresh the weary and satisfy the faint.
Jeremiah 31:25

Jeremiah has experienced so much heartbreak that one of the Bible’s books is an entire lament written by this prophet. He sees what’s coming, the destruction of the promised land, the desolation of Judah and the exile of his people. But then, there’s a shift. The tone of Jeremiah’s prophecies become hopeful and comforting. Jeremiah receives a blessing to give the Israelites, in spite of everything that’s transpired between them and the Lord. Even before the exile has occurred, the promises of renewal and restoration have already been given. God is so good that He gives hope and consolation even before disaster strikes.

Our world is not that different from Jeremiah’s. Everything in creation cries out for restoration, for healing and comfort. Our hearts are just as weary as the people of Israel’s were after they had been taken into exile. That’s why Jesus calls those who are burdened and weary. He knows how urgent our need is for rest and peace. The Lord’s desire is that we come to Him for renewal whenever life feels overwhelming. Our heavenly Father is aware of the personal difficulties we face, He sees the crises that affect the whole human race. The whole earth is suffering under the destruction we wreak. But in the midst of all this despair, God’s word remains unchanged. His promises still stand strong. Thanks to Jesus, we have a hope that never fails and a hiding place where we are always safe and loved.

Jesus’ arms are open to you if you’re weary to the bone, completely exhausted and without a way forward. In His presence you can rest and catch your breath. When you’re with Him it’s safe to just let the rest of the world be for a while. Trust the Lord to watch over everything that’s got you worried as you allow His love to replenish your strength and heal your spirit. Let His compassion wash over you and invite the Holy Spirit into your heart so He can renew your dedication to serving the Lord in a world that is broken down and in desperate need of saving. When we trust in Him, God will make us prophets of hope and voices that cry out in the wilderness for repentance and salvation.