O Gracious God and Heavenly Father, you are the God who sees me. You are the God who gives me the desires of my heart. My deepest need is to love and be loved, to know and be known. Jesus, you are the only one who knows me better than I know myself and who … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Paul explains that once we were alienated, having no hope and without God in the world, “But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ.” (taken from Ephesians 2:12-13 ESV) Hope in the Lord. #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Father God, how can I improve on the prayer Paul prayed? I just leave it here in tact for all of us to know the hope to which we are called. “I do not cease to give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers, that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Paul prayed, “I do not cease to give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers, that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the knowledge of him, having the eyes of your hearts … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Paul tells us that God works all things to the counsel of his will, “so that we who were the first to hope in Christ might be to the praise of his glory.” (Ephesians 1:12 ESV)
Jesus, as we walk one day closer to Resurrection Sunday, may your name be spoken in every nation to the glory of the Father. Amen. “By this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit and so prove to be my disciples.” (John 15:8 ESV)
Today is a beautiful day, because we wait for the hope of righteousness like Paul, “For through the Spirit, by faith, we ourselves eagerly wait for the hope of righteousness.” (Galatians 5:5 ESV) Hope in the Lord. #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Today is a beautiful day, because Paul sought to increase his circle of influence, “our hope is that as your faith increases, our area of influence among you may be greatly enlarged…” (2 Corinthians 10:15 ESV) Hope in the Lord #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Father, I come to bow my knee before your mercy seat to praise your holiness. I offer my praise to you and thank you for your plan of salvation. This weekend is Resurrection weekend. I thank you for taking on my imperfections and bearing the just wrath I deserved. Thank you that Jesus walked this … Read more
Almighty God, Yahweh Sabaoth, you are the King of Hosts in all of heaven and on earth. I pray the words of King David over the nations, Father. Let his words ring out your truth. “Lift up your heads, O gates! And be lifted up, O ancient doors, that the King of glory may come … Read more