Heavenly Father, help us spread the good news of the benefits in believing that Jesus is Lord of our lives, especially the benefits of joy, peace and abounding hope. I ask in the name and authority of Jesus, the name above all names, according to your good and perfect will. Amen. “May the God of … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Paul, having experienced the risen Jesus on the road to Damascus, asked the pertinent question in front of King Agrippa, “Why is it thought incredible by any of you that God raises the dead?” (Acts 26:8 ESV) Life #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
God of Mercy, you are Elohim Chaseddi. Have mercy on me, a sinner in need of your grace. Nothing I do or say warrants the granting, but it is your will, your power and your favor at work. I ask in the precious name and powerful authority of Jesus, who humbled himself to your perfect … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Paul spoke boldly before a hostile Jewish council, then the Lord told him he would also testify the facts of Jesus in Rome, “And looking intently at the council, Paul said, ‘Brothers, I have lived my life before God in all good conscience up to this day.’” (Acts23:1 ESV) … Read more
Holy God, your Holy Spirit testifies with my spirit. Help me listen more closely as he guides me in talking about your goodness, your grace, and your salvation. I ask in the precious name of Jesus, the center of the gospel, according to your good and perfect will. Amen. “…except that the Holy Spirit testifies … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Paul continued to preach even though the Holy Spirit testified to him that imprisonment and affliction awaited him, “But I do not account my life of any value nor as precious to myself, if only I may finish my course and the ministry that I received from the Lord … Read more
You have measured me and found me lacking, Lord. I am not wise enough, courageous enough, strong enough nor powerful enough. But for your Holy Spirit, I am nothing worthy of your attention. He is your glory in my midst. You are the Lord of my flesh, my wisdom, my source of courage and strength. … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “The God who made the world and everything in it, being Lord of heaven and earth, does not live in temples made by man, nor is he served by human hands, as though he needed anything, since he himself gives to all mankind life and breath and everything.” (Acts … Read more
I sense it, Lord, this sanctification process, I sense it going on in me. My spirit testifies with your Holy Spirit, and I welcome the change. Keep making a new thing in me. Keep making a way, streams in my desert, when dry days take my breath away and when abundant days call for celebrating … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because the Gentiles heard and believed, “And when the Gentiles heard this, they began rejoicing and glorifying the word of the Lord, and as many as were appointed to eternal life believed.” (Acts 13:48 ESV) Life #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday