Today is a beautiful day, because of God’s covenant with David, “I will be to him a father, and he shall be to me a son. When he commits iniquity, I will discipline him with the rod of men, with the stripes of the sons of men, but my steadfast love will not depart from … Read more
Father God, thank You for the wisdom of your Scriptures that encourages and teaches me. I sense your presence as I think about these words from David. They reach into my day and straighten my thoughts. They give purpose to my steps. They warn me to keep watch over my words and deeds. I seek … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because David appreciated those who took the time to bury Saul, “Now may the LORD show steadfast love and faithfulness to you. And I will do good to you because you have done this thing.” (2 Samuel 2:6 ESV) Steadfast #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Father God, You are Jehovah Jireh, the God who provides. Loving You has filled the voids and spread the balm of Gilead across the crevices in my heart and soul. Man cannot give what You offer, Father. Your love is pure and perfect. Your love is complete and steadfast. Your love never falters, even when … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Jonathan made a covenant with David, “If I am still alive, show me the steadfast love of the LORD, that I may not die; and do not cut off your steadfast love from my house forever, when the LORD cuts off every one of the enemies of David from … Read more
Lord, you turned my gaze from looking down to up in order to see your glory and your mighty works. You removed the shame from my shoulders and the weight off the back of my neck. You stood me upright in your mercy and placed my feet on the rock that is higher than I. … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, “And because you listen to these rules and keep and do them, the LORD your God will keep with you the covenant and the steadfast love that he swore to your fathers.” (Deuteronomy 7:12 ESV) Steadfast #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Lord God, I stand in agreement with David’s beautiful prayer. I boast in your beauty and grace. My soul’s joy rises at your presence. Let your glory be magnified. Let your name be exalted above all others. I praise You in the name and authority of Jesus, my Lord and Savior, according to your good … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “The LORD passed before him and proclaimed, ‘The LORD, the LORD, a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness, keeping steadfast love for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin, but who will by no means clear the guilty, visiting the iniquity … Read more
Heavenly Father, I rejoice in your Holy Name today. I revel in the warmth of your steadfast love upon my shoulders. The beauty of the dogwoods and azaleas strike a note of your promise for renewal. I’m holding fast to the only hope that takes me into eternity. I ride the wave of your salvation … Read more