Lord, there is no ‘good-bye’ with you. There is only forever ‘hello.’ My relationship with you is the only thing I take from this earth into heaven. It is the most valuable thing I possess. It is the most lasting thing I possess. It is the most fulfilling, the most positive and the most hopeful. … Read more
Father God, you are the one who set the planets in motion. You order their orbits and hold them together. You sent your Son to redeem your people, and you send the Holy Spirit to be our comforter and helper. We carry Him wherever we go. Let your Spirit shine from our eyes. Let Him … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “thus says the LORD, he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: ‘Fear not for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine.’” (Isaiah 43:1 ESV) He called me by name. He redeemed me. #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Today is a beautiful day, because “I, the LORD your God, hold your right hand; it is I who say to you, ‘Fear not, I am the one who helps you.’” (Isaiah 41:13 ESV) Do not fear #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Almighty God, Heavenly Father, Abba, Daddy, you are the Most High God and our ever-loving Father. LORD God, we all need to know your Son, the Lord, the Holy One, the Anointed One, the Savior, the Christ. Open our eyes to see Him. Open our hearts to receive Him. Let us see Him in our … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Isaiah encouraged Israel and now encourages us with “fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” (Isaiah 41:10 ESV) Do not fear. #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Father, seems like yesterday that I called you the God of grace and salvation. We work so hard to earn your favor and grace, yet we have it backwards. You poured out your grace in Jesus, your Son, full of grace and truth. Lord, as we seek to gain favor through works, remind us of … Read more
God of grace and salvation, you are the God of life. You bring it to being. You sustain it. You use it for your glory and honor. You bring it back from the ashes when we mess it up. May we recognize its value. May we see it as precious. Father, I lift up the … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Isaiah writes, “Say to those who have an anxious heart, ‘Be strong; fear not! Behold, your God will come with vengeance, with the recompense of God. He will come and save you.’” (Isaiah 35:4 ESV) Do not fear. #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Gracious and loving God, you know no time, but we are finite. Help us to sense the urgency and put the limited ticks of the clock to the best use for your glory and honor. Organize the times for everything under heaven–time to live, time to die, time to build up, time to tear down, … Read more