We give thanks to you, O God, because you are near. We recount your magnificent deeds. You will judge with perfect equity. You hold the pillars of the earth steady when it totters. You are the absolute judge, lifting the righteous and cutting off the wicked. We declare your praises forever in the name and … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Zechariah points to Jesus, “It is he who shall build the temple of the LORD and shall bear royal honor, and shall sit and rule on his throne. And there shall be a priest on his throne, and the counsel of peace shall be between them both.”’ (Zechariah 6:13 … Read more
Truly God is good to the pure in heart, but my feet almost stumbled in my steps nearly slipped when I envied the arrogance and the wicked who prospered. They are not stricken like the rest of mankind. Their pride is their necklace, and their garments are violence. They scoff and speak of malice. Loftily … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “The latter glory of this house shall be greater than the former, says the LORD of hosts. And in this place I will give peace, declares the LORD of hosts.” (Haggai 2:9 ESV) Peace #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Give our leaders justice, O God. May they judge in righteousness and truth. May they defend the cause of the people and crush the oppressor. Redeem them from violence, because their blood is precious in your sight. Blessed are you, LORD God, for you alone do wondrous things. May we see your glory and know … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Jesus is our peace, “And he shall stand and shepherd his flock in the strength of the Lord, in the majesty of the name of the Lord his God. And they shall dwell secure, for now he shall be great to the ends of the earth. And he shall … Read more
LORD God, you gave the command to save me. You are my rock and fortress. My mouth is filled with your praise and glory all day. You are not far from me. You make haste to help me! I trust in your hope continually and will praise you more and more. Your righteousness, O God, … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because God spoke to Daniel through visions, but he speaks to us through the Holy Spirit, “And he said, ‘O man greatly loved, fear not, peace be with you; be strong and of good courage.’ And as he spoke to me, I was strengthened and said, ‘Let my lord speak, … Read more
Make haste, O God, to deliver my nation! Make haste to help her overcome. Let them who seek her life be put to shame. Let them be turned back and brought to dishonor who seek her demise. May all who seek you rejoice to see your mighty hand of justice. May those who love your … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Ezekiel the priest and prophet wrote of the coming new covenant from Babylon about 460 years prior to Jesus’ death as sacrifice which ushered in the new and everlasting covenant, “I will make a covenant of peace with them. It shall be an everlasting covenant with them. And I … Read more