Day 13 – Neighbours judged, hopes undone
James Smith
May 6, 2026
Day 13 — Isaiah 14:28- 17:11 Neighbours judged, hopes undone Opening prayer Almighty God, when I am tempted to look for security in human plans, proud
Day 12 – Babylon fallen, the LORD reigning
James Smith
May 5, 2026
Day 12 — Isaiah 13:1-14:27 Babylon fallen, the LORD reigning Opening prayer Sovereign Lord, when I am tempted to trust in human power or be impressed
Day 11 – Salvation songs, joyfully drawn
James Smith
May 4, 2026
Day 11 — Isaiah 12:1-6 Salvation songs, joyfully drawn Opening prayer Heavenly Father, please fill my heart today with the joy of your salvation. Turn my
The King’s Speech
James Smith
May 1, 2026
Earlier this week, King Charles III gave a landmark speech to a joint meeting of the United States Congress in Washington. It was a striking moment: the British monarch addressing American lawmakers 250 years after America’s declaration of independence.
Day 10 – From dead stump to living King
James Smith
May 1, 2026
Day 10 — Isaiah 11:1-16 From dead stump to living King Opening prayer Lord Jesus, I praise you as the promised King from David’s line. Please
Day 9 – The axe, the Assyrian, the Sovereign Lord
James Smith
April 30, 2026
Day 9 — Isaiah 10:5-34 The axe, the Assyrian, the Sovereign Lord Opening prayer Sovereign Lord, when the world seems chaotic and frightening, help me to
Day 8 – Pride, injustice, unspent anger
James Smith
April 29, 2026
Day 8 — Isaiah 9:8-10:4 Pride, injustice, unspent anger Opening prayer Heavenly Father, as I read your word today, help me to see my sin clearly
Day 7 – Fear not… the child will come
James Smith
April 28, 2026
Day 7 — Isaiah 7:1-9:7 Fear not… the child will come Opening prayer Heavenly Father, when I am afraid, help me not to run first to