Holy Spirit, guide my speech. Give me the words to touch the hearts and minds of those within my circle of influence. Don’t let my tongue get ahead of what you are telling me. Help me pause to pray before I open my mouth. Open my ears to hear you. Let me represent my Savior…
Today is a beautiful day, because “Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.” (1 Timothy 4:12 ESV) Faith #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Holy Spirit, guide my steps as I go through my days. May I recognize the value of the hours I have left. May I concentrate on the important things, and put aside the trivial. Be glorified in the outcome. I ask in the name and authority of Jesus, according to the good and perfect will…
Today is a beautiful day, because, “For everything created by God is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving, for it is made holy by the word of God and prayer. If you put these things before the brothers, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, being…
Father God, there is no one like you who hears our prayers and answers. Though Paul would probably have preferred not to be imprisoned for declaring Christ, you answered his request to open a door for the gospel he taught. Thank you for that, Father. Thank you for answering my prayers, even if the answer…
Today is a beautiful day, because “Now the Spirit expressly says that in later times some will depart from the faith by devoting themselves to deceitful spirits and teachings of demons, through the insincerity of liars whose consciences are seared,” (1 Timothy 4:1-2 ESV) Faith #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Almighty God, you are El Roi, the God who sees me. You know the good and the bad of my story. You forgive my mess-ups and you require that I forgive those who would harm me. It was a great burden lifted from me to know that your recompense is sure and your justice is…
Today is a beautiful day, because Paul gave Timothy the requirements for serving as deacon, “Deacons likewise must be dignified, not double-tongued, not addicted to much wine, not greedy for dishonest gain. They must hold the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience.” (1 Timothy 3:8-9 ESV) Faith #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Holy God, never let me diminish or ignore the purpose for which I am here. I lift my prayer in humility and reverence for who you are. I ask in the precious name and powerful authority of Jesus, according to your good and perfect will. Amen. “Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the…
Today is a beautiful day, because Paul was sent to reach the Gentiles, “For this I was appointed a preacher and an apostle (I am telling the truth, I am not lying), a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and truth.” (1 Timothy 2:7 ESV) Faith #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
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