Loving Father, the rotation of the earth has the days growing shorter. The rotation of the years moves me closer to the end of life this side of glory. I sense the urgency of the coming certainty, and I look to live freely and without fear as each new day rolls through. My body and … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “Jesus turned, and seeing her he said, ‘Take heart, daughter; your faith has made you well.’ And instantly the woman was made well.” (Matthew 9:22 ESV) Faith #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Lord Jesus, teach me your ways. Forgive me when I fail you. Let me sense your nearness in the quietness of my prayer times and in the business of my days. Surround me with your angels and keep me from harm. I love you, Lord. I am your beloved and part of the bride of … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because God forgives when we repent and turn to Him in faith, “And behold, some people brought to him a paralytic, lying on a bed. And when Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, ‘Take heart, my son; your sins are forgiven.’” (Matthew 9:2 ESV) Faith #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Lord Jesus, you are my salvation and my hope. You redeemed my past and sealed my future. I dwell on the beauty and promise of the place you prepare for me. Be honored by my journey through today. I pray in the name and authority of your name and according to the good and perfect … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Jesus controls the storms, “And he said to them, ‘Why are you afraid, O you of little faith?’ Then he rose and rebuked the winds and the sea, and there was a great calm.” (Matthew 8:26 ESV) Faith #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Holy Spirit, work through me to increase my capacity to love others. I ask in Jesus’ name and authority, according to the good and perfect will of the Father. Amen. “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Jesus lauded the centurion, “When Jesus heard this, he marveled and said to those who followed him, ‘Truly, I tell you, with no one in Israel have I found such faith.’” (Matthew 8:10 ESV) Faith #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Lord, I am a blood-bought sinner, a child of the household of God. I am spiritually washed by the blood shed on my behalf through a step of faith to believe. You granted me a share in redemption, a share in your kingdom, a share in your love for people, a share for serving, a … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today is alive and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will he not much more clothe you, O you of little faith?” (Matthew 6:30 ESV) Faith #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday