Father God, your ways are wonderful, and your works are marvelous. I delight in your presence, taking joy in your everlasting kindness. You keep your promises. I have tasted and seen that you are good. You hear the prayers of your servant. Look with favor upon them. Give success to your servant today, as I … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because John explains why he wrote about the miracles Jesus performed, “Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; but these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that … Read more
Oh Father, help me be better an loving my neighbor today. I ask in the name and authority of Jesus, who loved us to death, according to your good and perfect will. Amen. “For the whole law is fulfilled in one word: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’” (Galatians 5:14 ESV)
Today is a beautiful day, because Jesus prayed, “Father, the hour has come; glorify the Son that the Son may glorify you, since you have given him authority over all flesh, to give eternal life to all whom you have given him. And this is eternal life, that they know you, the only true … Read more
Heavenly Father, draw our families and communities one-by-one, two-by-two, household-by-household, to believe in your Son. May the seed of faith in one affect other members and bring entire families to life in Christ, loving and supporting one another as they grow in the saving knowledge of you. I ask these things in the precious name … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Jesus said, “Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.” (John 15:13 ESV) Life #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
God, help us; it’s Monday. To whom do we go for help and guidance, if not to you? Continue your perfecting work in us. Keep us on track to follow your way. May we lean fully on you. I ask in the name and authority of Jesus, who is the way, the truth, and the … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Jesus spoke to Thomas with authority when Thomas asked how to find the way to where Jesus was going, “Jesus said to him, ‘I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.’” (John 14: 6 ESV) Life #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Father, shower us with your peace that passes all we can know in these uncertain times. Fill our hearts with your assurance and hope. I ask in the name and authority of Jesus, according to your good and perfect will. Amen. “And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because there is an earthly cost and a heavenly reward for following Jesus, “Peter said to him, ‘Lord, why can I not follow you now? I will lay down my life for you.’ Jesus answered, ‘Will you lay down your life for me? Truly, truly, I say to you, the … Read more