Today is a beautiful day, because the writer of Proverbs calls us to listen to wisdom, “Hear, my son, and accept my words, that the years of your life may be many.” (Proverbs 4:10 ESV) Life #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Great and Awesome God, your Scripture is powerful and life-giving. Just the reading of the Book of the Law of Moses by Ezra melted the people’s hearts and turned them to you in repentance. They had rebuilt Jerusalem’s walls against the opposition, and then you rebuilt their faith just by their hearing the Book of … Read more
Adonai, you are the Lord God, who lead your people out of captivity with a pillar of cloud by day and fire by night. It was you who brought them to the land you promised. It was you who called the leaders to serve. It was you who spoke instruction and wisdom to them. It … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Proverbs teaches, “My son, do not lose sight of these—keep sound wisdom and discretion, and they will be life for your soul and adornment for your neck.” (Proverbs 3: 21:22 ESV) Life #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Almighty Creator and Sovereign God, there is no one like you whose word goes out and does not return void. Help us plant the seeds that you grow into believers. May your word speed ahead of us to honor and glorify you. It travels at the speed of light today. Honor our efforts face-to-face and … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because blessed is the one who finds wisdom, “Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honor.” (Proverbs 3:16 ESV) Life #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Keep us, our Father, keep us in your care. Keep us from the evil one. Keep us sanctified in truth, as Jesus prayed for us. Keep us grounded in your Word. Keep us within the circle of your will. Keep us focused on forever with you as we go about the normal rhythms of our … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Proverbs is full of wisdom, “My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments, for length of days and years of life and peace they will add to you.” (Proverbs 3:1-2 ESV) Life #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Lord, sometimes it seems as if the wicked surround the righteous and the shouts of darkness overpower the voices of love and salvation. Gather your followers. Open their mouths to speak your truth. Let us hear the thunderous sound of their prayers. For when two or more gather in your name, Lord you are in … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because God’s plan is to save for his name’s sake, “For your name’s sake, O LORD, preserve my life! In your righteousness bring my soul out of trouble!” (Psalm 143:11 ESV) Life #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday