Father God, I am growing to appreciate the intricacies of word usage by the writers of Scripture as breathed to them by the Holy Spirit. The subtle tense changes mean a lot. I have put off the old self, which is an action in the past. I have put on the new self through accepting…
Today is a beautiful day, because “Finally, brothers, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may speed ahead and be honored, as happened among you, and that we may be delivered from wicked and evil men. For not all have faith.” (2 Thessalonians 3:1-2 ESV) Faith #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Lord God, I struggle with your circular references in John 14 that you are in God and He in you and how I become part of that as a believer. Your Holy Spirit shows me through Paul that Scripture interprets Scripture. He explains how I am in you and you are in the Father. You…
Today is a beautiful day, because we pray for one another, “To this end we always pray for you, that our God may make you worthy of his calling and may fulfill every resolve for good and every work of faith by his power, so that the name of our Lord Jesus may be glorified…
Lord, I look up to praise you. I look down to read your Word. Keep me from looking to the right or to the left to take my focus off of you. I lift my prayer to you who sits at God’s right hand in your name and authority, according to the good and perfect…
Today is a beautiful day, because our faith grows abundantly and the love for one another increases, “Therefore we ourselves boast about you in the churches of God for your steadfastness and faith in all your persecutions and in the afflictions that you are enduring.” (2 Thessalonians 1:4 ESV) Faith #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Lord Jesus, you are the author and perfecter of my faith. Keep me guided only by your precepts. Steer me away from legalism and doctrines created by men. May I lean only upon your Word in your precious name and powerful authority, according to the good and perfect will of the Father. Amen. “If with…
Today is a beautiful day, because “We ought always to give thanks to God for you, brothers, as is right, because your faith is growing abundantly, and the love of every one of you for one another is increasing.” (2 Thessalonians 1:3 ESV) Faith #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Lord Jesus, everything revolves around you as Creator and Sustainer of earth, sea and sky. It’s all held together by your power, as all things are through you and to you. Keep my focus solely upon you, and don’t let it stray. Warn me of false teaching of man through your Holy Spirit who edifies…
Today is a beautiful day, because “But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, having put on the breastplate of faith and love, and for a helmet the hope of salvation.” (1 Thessalonians 5:8 ESV) Faith #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
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