Today is a beautiful day, because Jonathan honored his covenant with David and strengthened his hand in God, saying, “‘Do not fear, for the hand of Saul my father shall not find you. You shall be king over Israel, and I shall be next to you. Saul my father also knows this.’ And the two … Read more
Father God, your Word has answers for all our woes and struggles. You speak to the struggling Christian and the struggling church. Joy, unspeakable joy and hope, indescribable hope, come on us, abide in us, fill us to overflowing and shine from us like the beacon on a hill. Let it draw those to us … Read more
Yahweh Sabaoth, you are Lord of hosts, over the armies of heaven and earth. I come boldly before you to ask that you focus your hosts on your church, Father. Protect her, build her, restore her, renew her and sustain her. Bring all your armies to bear on her plight. I stand on your promise … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because as Saul exhibited more and more mental issues, Jonathan honored his covenant with David and made a new one with the house of David, saying, “the LORD is between you and me forever.” (1 Samuel 20:23b) Covenant #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Father God, today is the day you made for us to rejoice. Let us rejoice fully in you. Let us take joy in our families and spend precious time with them. May we reconnect with those we’ve been absent from. May we update and refresh our relationships like we were never apart. May the joy … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because it’s such a joy to read of the deep friendship between Jonathan and David, “Then Jonathan made a covenant with David, because he loved him as his own soul.” (1 Samuel 18:3 ESV) Covenant #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Today is a beautiful day, because the Philistines took the ark of the covenant of the LORD under the poor leadership of Eli, but they returned it under affliction from God, who ordained Samuel as a prophet to his people. “And the hand of the Lord was against the Philistines all the days of Samuel.” … Read more
Almighty God, you are the righteous one. You exalt the humble and true, and you bring down the unholy high places. You open the gates of the holy city to the righteous nations and bring peace to those who diligently seek your name and remembrance. Let us sing with Judah. Let us understand and know … Read more
Father, my deepest desire is to know and be known, valued and loved. Jesus, you are the answer. You fulfill the desires of my heart when I delight in you. You know me like no one else can. You set my value by paying your life for mine. You fill me with love like none … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because of the times Israel sought God’s will, “And the people of Israel inquired of the LORD (for the ark of the covenant of God was there in those days).” (Judges 20:27 ESV) Covenant #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday