by Jason DeRouchie | May 27, 2020 | DeRouchie, Prayers and Poems
Mediations from Psalm 147 and Isaiah 57:15–21 In the high and holy place you dwell And with the contrite and lowly. Past sin cannot enslave again For you heal and comfort wholly. You do not delight in a horse’s strength Nor take pleasure in the legs of a man.... by Jason DeRouchie | Apr 12, 2020 | DeRouchie, Love & Grace, Prayers and Poems
John Newton, author of Amazing Grace, once wrote: The day is now breaking: how beautiful its appearance! How welcome the expectation of the approaching sun! It is this thought makes the dawn agreeable, that it is the presage of a brighter light; otherwise, if we... by Jason DeRouchie | Apr 2, 2020 | DeRouchie, Prayers and Poems
LIGHT FOR THE FIGHT Jason S. DeRouchie (3/9/14) And I will lead the blind in a way that they do not know, in paths that they have not known I will guide them. I will turn the darkness before them into light, the rough places into level ground. These are the things I... by Jason DeRouchie | Mar 29, 2020 | DeRouchie, Prayers and Poems
“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it” (John 1:5). “For God, who said, ‘Let light shine out of darkness,’ has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ” (2 Corinthians 4:6).... by Jason DeRouchie | Mar 24, 2020 | DeRouchie, Prayers and Poems
A POETIC MEDITATION ON THE HOPE OF ISAIAH 40 “Behold your God!” comes the alarm. With mighty arm he rules and saves. The shepherd-king, his word is sure No war or roar; his sheep secure, though grass withers and flowers fade. Good news announced; he comes with... by Jason DeRouchie | Jan 22, 2019 | DeRouchie, Prayers and Poems
A Prayer of Praise from Psalm 111 We praise you, O Yahweh, through Christ who makes our prayers possible! With the psalmist, I give thanks to you with my whole heart, in this company of the upright, in the congregation that you have... by Jason DeRouchie | Nov 25, 2018 | DeRouchie, Prayers and Poems
A Prayer of Praise No one can measure the waters in your hand; None else can mark the heavens with a span. No other captures earth’s dust in a measure; Only you weigh hills in scales like treasure. Your Spirit’s greatness none can assess. Perfect justice is yours;... by Jason DeRouchie | Oct 7, 2018 | DeRouchie, God, Prayers and Poems
A Prayer of Praise Holy Father, you know best, Sowing rest. Though we are pressed, You still bless and only test To make us more true. You never tire or expire. Your fire purifies desire. You require but ever inspire. We admire our supplier Who replaces old with new.... by Jason DeRouchie | Jun 3, 2018 | DeRouchie, Holiness, Mission, Prayers and Poems
A Prayer of Praise Lord Christ, we gather this day in great hope of your greatness and what your sovereignty can mean for the billions of souls living in darkness. From Chicago to Beijing, you are progressively reclaiming cities and farms, mansions to squatters’... by Jason DeRouchie | Apr 29, 2018 | DeRouchie, Prayers and Poems, Worship
A Prayer of Praise: With unmatched strength and worth, you’re reigning now. Before your majesty amazed we bow Our hearts in fear. Awesome beauty we see. Your Word we need to hear. Our lives are free Because through Christ your wrath is turned away; You’ve conquered...