Dearest Father in heaven, Lord of all, who stretches out creation, warms and cools the air, and calms the tempests, you search me thoroughly and know when I sit or when I stand. You know my thoughts, even from heaven. You know the way I walk and talk, and you are familiar with all my … Read more
Father, sustain joy in me today. You are the author of the pure joy of your salvation. Show me how to abide in you that your joy is in me and that my joy is complete. Make it a stubborn joy, Father, an immovable state of being. Create in me a heart full of thanks … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “I will make with them an everlasting covenant, that I will not turn away from doing good to them. And I will put the fear of me in their hearts, that they may not turn from me.” (Jeremiah 32:40 ESV) Revere your God and don’t turn from him. #joyinverse … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “I will give them one heart and one way, that they may fear me forever, for their own good and their children after them.” (Jeremiah 32:39 ESV) Revere your God. #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Father, I called your name aloud from the depths of despair, from the bottom of the pit, and you heard my prayer. You came near when you heard me call, and you said “Do not fear.” You are the one true God. There is none like you. You took up my case, and you redeemed … Read more
Heavenly Father, you owe us nothing. We owe you everything we own and everything we are. You own the cattle on a thousand hills. You own our homes and our hearts. Help us prepare them for your residence. Grant us wisdom and ability to make them a refuge for others. Improve our hospitality skills. Let … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “Who would not fear you, O King of the nations? For this is your due; for among all the wise ones of the nations and all their kingdoms there is no one like you.” (Jeremiah 10:7 ESV) Revere your God. #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Jehovah Jireh, you are the God of provision. You are the God who sees us and knows our needs. Grant us your favor, Father. See to those serving your holy name. Provide for everything quickly in your perfect timing. Allow them to know your mighty hand upon them. Show up in a way that we … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because it’s time for us to say, “Let us fear the LORD our God, who gives the rain in its season, the autumn rain and the spring rain and keeps for us the weeks appointed for the harvest.” (Jeremiah 5:24 ESV) Revere your God. #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Oh, Lord, I’m so easily distracted! The pressure of daily tasks, shocks from current events, wrangle over ideologies and theologies just get in the way of my seeking you. Sorry, Lord, no time right now to read your love letter. Oops, got to run…I’ll finish this prayer later. I’ve just got to pay this bill … Read more