Today is a beautiful day, because Isaiah foretold of Jesus hundreds of years prior to the last prophet, John the Baptizer, who echoed the same cry, “A voice cries: ‘In the wilderness prepare the way of the LORD; make straight in the desert a highway for our God.’” (Isaiah 40:3 ESV) Prepare #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Loving Father, this is the day you have gifted to me. Let me be glad and rejoice in it. Help me do what you have tasked me to get done in the hours before this day turns to another. Guide my thoughts. Strengthen my resolve. Energize my body to get up and move to your … Read more
Father God, this is a wicked and perverse world, and the enemy prowls to consume us. May we seek your wisdom and exercise your discernment to deliver us from the way of evil. I ask protection of the blood of Jesus in his precious name, according to your good and perfect will. Amen. “For the … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because God prepared a place of punishment for those who come against his people, “For a burning place has long been prepared; indeed, for the king it is made ready, its pyre made deep and wide, with fire and wood in abundance; the breath of the LORD, like a stream … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because we are to plan out and order our work wisely, to lay a solid foundation, “Prepare your work outside; get everything ready for yourself in the field, and after that build your house.” (Proverbs 24:27 ESV) Prepare #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Holy Spirit, rise up in us afresh and bring the joy of our salvation back to lift us into action. Lord, help us get up off the couch, face our fears, and live earnestly for you! I ask in your name above all names, according to the good and perfect will of the Father. Amen. … Read more
Almighty God, thank you for the souls being saved in the midst of horrific chaos. Thank you for your protective hand on those who stand in the fire to share your gospel message to the crowds, despite those who holler for the enemy. You are greater. You are wiser. You alone claim the victory. I … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because God encourages us to prepare and consider the how the ants gather food for winter, “she prepares her bread in summer and gathers her food in harvest.” (Proverbs 6:8 ESV) Prepare #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Father God, my heart is full of thanksgiving today, because when I concentrate on my gratefulness for all you’ve done, there is no room in my heart and mind for anxiety, depression, worry or fear. You are the rock on which I place my trust. I lift my gratitude in the name and authority of … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because God provides for his creation, “He covers the heavens with clouds; he prepares rain for the earth; he makes grass grow on the hills.” (Psalm 147:8 ESV) Prepare #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday