O Lord, you brought me up from the pit of rancor, conflict, the abuse of my body and spirit. You restored my life to sing praises in your courts. Your favor is for a lifetime. My weeping comes for a night; but by your favor, your joy comes every morning. You turned my mourning into … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because David originally sent his men to Nabal with a message of peace, “And thus you shall greet him: ‘Peace be to you, and peace be to your house, and peace be to all that you have.’” (1 Samuel 25:6 ESV) Peace #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Elohim, I ascribe to your name glory and strength. I come to worship in the splendor of your holiness. Your voice is over the waters, and your glory thunders. It is powerful and majestic. Its force breaks the cedars. It flashes forth flames and shakes the wilderness. You are enthroned over the flood. You reign … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Jonathan loved David, “Then Jonathan said to David, ‘Go in peace, because we have sworn both of us in the name of the LORD, saying, “The LORD shall be between me and you, and between my offspring and your offspring, forever.”‘ And he rose and departed, and Jonathan went … Read more
Blessings to you, LORD. You heard my voice and my cries for mercy. I trust in you. You are my strength and shield, because you have helped me. You grant your might to your people. You are the refuge for your anointed. Father, save your people and bless their heritage. Be our shepherd and bless … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because God chose Gideon as a judge, “Then Gideon perceived that he was the angel of the Lord. And Gideon said, ‘Alas, O Lord God! For now I have seen the angel of the Lord face to face.’ But the Lord said to him, ‘Peace be to you. Do not … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because of Aaron’s blessing on God’s people, “The LORD bless you and keep you; the LORD make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the LORD lift up his countenance on you and give you peace.” (Numbers 6:24-26 ESV) Peace #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
LORD, you are my light and my salvation. Who is there to fear? I take heart in your promises to keep me in times of trouble. I ask one thing, LORD, that I may dwell in your household, gaze into your beauty and inquire in your temple forever. I sing to you. You hear my … Read more
Vindicate me, O LORD. I desire to walk in integrity with your steadfast love ever before me. I love the habitation of your house and the body of your church in which your Spirit dwells. Redeem me and be gracious to me, Father, for my feet stand upon the solid grounding of your Word. I … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because God will be glorified, “Then Moses said to Aaron, ‘This is what the LORD has said: “Among those who are near me I will be sanctified, and before all the people I will be glorified.”‘ And Aaron held his peace.” (Leviticus 10:3 ESV) Peace #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday