Today is a beautiful day, because God spoke through Isaiah, “Like birds hovering, so the Lord of hosts will protect Jerusalem; he will protect and deliver it; he will spare and rescue it.” (Isaiah 31:5 ESV) Deliver #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Over forty universities have received copies of A View from the Pews – The Inside Story of a Broken Church. The list is far from exhausted. So far, one is assessing how to use it as part of their curriculum for church leaders. I pray God’s will over each one I send out. January will … Read more
Father God, we come humbly in repentance. Hear us as you did Josiah and the Israelites. Heal our land. Restore to us leaders who turn to you for wisdom and discernment. Put this nation on your path to righteousness and redemption. Snatch us from the fire, Lord Jesus. You are the answer to all that … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “It will be a sign and a witness to the LORD of hosts in the land of Egypt. When they cry to the LORD because of oppressors, he will send them a savior and defender, and deliver them.” (Isaiah 19:20 ESV) Deliver #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Father, forgive us, because we have sinned against you. We turn away from our sin and toward our Savior. We bring our plea for deliverance in the name and authority of Jesus, according to your good and perfect will. Amen. “Go, inquire of the Lord for me and for those who are left in … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “Do not say, ‘I will repay evil’; wait for the LORD, and he will deliver you.” (Proverbs 20:22 ESV) Deliver #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Father in Heaven, you hear our cries of distress and repentance. You answer according to your mercy and grace. You desire that all will come to the saving knowledge of you. Forgive me, Father, when I fail you. You deliver the least of us and the worst of us as we humble ourselves and turn … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because God hears our cries for rescue and deliverance, “Rescue me and deliver me from the hand of foreigners, whose mouths speak lies and whose right hand is a right hand of falsehood.” (Psalm 144:11 ESV) Deliver #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Holy Spirit, convict me when I stray. Keep me humble. Lord, I pray for your Word to direct me and your Spirit to speak your Truth to my heart. Ensconce me within the circle of your will and favor that I may not see your wrath. I pray in your name above all names, the … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “Stretch out your hand from on high; rescue me and deliver me from the many waters, from the hand of foreigners, whose mouths speak lies and whose right hand is a right hand of falsehood.” (Psalm 144: 7-8 ESV) Deliver #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday