Today is a beautiful day, because “Thus says the Lord: ‘Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, let not the mighty man boast in his might, let not the rich man boast in his riches, but let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows me, that I am the…
Lord Jesus, my Redeemer and friend, remove any stone forming in my heart. Seek out the stench of the dark places I dare not go and flush them out with your righteousness. I desire clean hands and a pure heart. Grant me but a glimpse of your glory on this side of heaven in your…
Today is a beautiful day, because Isaiah called God’s people to honor the Sabbath, “If you turn back your foot from the Sabbath, from doing your pleasure on my holy day, and call the Sabbath a delight and the holy day of the LORD honorable; if you honor it, not going your own ways, or…
Oh, Lord, may I never not hear your calling for me to come. May I never be too busy, too overwhelmed or too hardened not to hear your still, small voice calling my name to come out of the darkness into your presence. I long to hear your voice. I long to rise quickly and…
Today is a beautiful day, because God punishes evil, “I will punish the world for its evil, and the wicked for their iniquity; I will put an end to the pomp of the arrogant, and lay low the pompous pride of the ruthless…Behold, I am stirring up the Medes against them, who have no regard…
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Lord, I find it curious that Martha ran to meet Jesus while Mary sat inside, perhaps motionless with grief. Martha had been the one who previously prioritized preparation over sitting at Jesus feet. Yet even now, Martha believed God would grant whatever Jesus asked. Strengthen my faith to overcome my lapses, Lord. Draw me forth…
Today is a beautiful day, because Isaiah prophesied about the Messiah, the Branch from the root of Jesse, hundreds of years prior to his coming, “And his delight shall be in the fear of the LORD. He shall not judge by what his eyes see, or decide disputes by what his ears hear,” (Isaiah 11:3…
Lord, your timing is not my own for the most part; and your reasoning is beyond my comprehension on every hand. But I trust you. I put my full assurance in who you are and what you have done for me to date. You are worthy. You are faithful. You are loving. You are sovereign….
Today is a beautiful day, because God seeks a surrendered and contrite heart, not sacrifices and works, “What to me is the multitude of your sacrifices? says the Lord; I have had enough of burnt offerings of rams and the fat of well-fed beasts; I do not delight in the blood of bulls, or of…
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