Heavenly Father, I’m reading of all the things you have made new, and I’m thinking of all the new things you are yet to bring about. I pray for your workers in the field of harvest. I pray for those who you will send. I pray for people in the communities to which they minister … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because God spoke through Isaiah about his plans hundreds of years before implementing them, “Behold, the former things have come to pass, and new things I now declare; before they spring forth I tell you of them.” (Isaiah 42:9 ESV) He makes new. #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Gracious and loving God, you are a paradox, a being with seemingly contradictory attributes that, when taken in total, combine to define a holy and righteous God of perfect justice. I’m struggling with how to be the second Corinthian servant you desire, sharing the comfort you give me to others in similar situations. In order … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because King David wrote, “He put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our god. Many will see and fear and put their trust in the LORD.” (Psalm 40:3 ESV) He makes new. #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Gracious Father, you are the God of mercy and blessing. Your promises are true. Our cry is that you loose the bonds of whatever hinders us–illness and disease, sin and suffering from its consequences, hopelessness and doubt, loss and bereavement. Let our harps be un-hung to praise you even in our difficulty. Let us sing … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because as Paul wishes to see fellow believers face-to-face, we will one day see Jesus in the same manner and experience complete joy, “…I hope to come to you and talk face to face, so that our joy may be complete.” (2 John 12 ESV) Hope in the Lord. #joyinverse … Read more
Lord, speak to me today from your Word. Let the weightiness of the message strengthen my heart and hold it firm and fast in stubborn joy. I find nothing better than abiding with you to chase away anxiety and doubt. I turn to you for your peace that is greater than all I know. I … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because one day we will see Jesus as he is, “And everyone who thus hopes in him purifies himself as he is pure.” (1 John 3:3 ESV) Hope in the Lord #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Gracious Lord, let us be your beacon today. Let us bring your hope and joy to everyone we meet. I ask your favor and blessing in the name and authority of Jesus, according to your good and perfect will. Amen. “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Christ was readily seen, “for the sake of you, who through him are believers in God, who raised him from the dead and gave him glory, so that your faith and hope are in God.” (1 Peter 1:21 ESV) Hope in the Lord. #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday