Lord God, I draw encouragement in these troubled times. The story of how your church spread in spite of the pressure of persecution’s wine press amazes me and confounds me at the same time. This positive report to Paul from believers in a city from which he was chased by an angry mob states the…
Today is a beautiful day, because “But I am not ashamed, for I know whom I have believed, and I am convinced that he is able to guard until that day what has been entrusted to me. Follow the pattern of the sound words that you have heard from me, in the faith and love…
Holy God, your Word does not return void. Open your courts to hear my petition. There is no God like you who hears and answers prayer. I ask forgiveness for our sin against you, Father. I pray for repentance to sweep over the land. I pray for awakening and revival through the conviction of your…
Today is a beautiful day, because mothers and grandmothers influence their children and grandchildren, “I am reminded of your sincere faith, a faith that dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice and now, I am sure, dwells in you as well.” (2 Timothy 1:5 ESV) Faith #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Almighty God and Loving Father in heaven, there is no one like you who goes out for the salvation of your beloved. I lift my family members to your courts for your favor and blessing. Put your hedge of protection around them. Part the seas on their behalf and make a way where there seems…
Today is a beautiful day, because Paul’s advice to Timothy applies today, “O Timothy, guard the deposit entrusted to you. Avoid the irreverent babble and contradictions of what is falsely called ‘knowledge,’ for by professing it some have swerved from the faith. Grace be with you.” (1 Timothy 6: 20-21 ESV) Faith #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Heavenly Father, you are the God of freedom. I pray for all those in chains. Some who are under persecution and imprisoned. Some who are in bondage to substances or abusive situations. Some who are bound by their own thoughts. Some who are bound by illness. I come humbly and in reverence for who you…
Today is a beautiful day, because Paul urges Timothy to take hold of eternal life, “For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evils. It is through this craving that some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many pangs. But as for you, O man of God,…
Life without purpose is life without direction. Thank you for giving me a higher calling, Father. Thank you for drawing me out of the pit to do my part in snatching others from the fire. Thank you for making ways and providing. Thank you for blessing me with strength and endurance along the way. Thank…
Today is a beautiful day, because we are to provide for family, “But if anyone does not provide for his relatives, and especially for members of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.” (1 Timothy 5:8 ESV) Faith #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
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