The commitment of the faithful to your blood covenant is no small thing, Lord. Your coming as Emmanuel, God with us, to live among us and teach us then die to save us stretches my thoughts to places I can’t quite reach, yet approach by faith. I will ponder the way that is blameless. I … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Christ grew his church, “So the church throughout all Judea and Galilee and Samaria had peace and was being built up. And walking in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, it multiplied.” (Acts 9:31 ESV) Peace #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
My world reels on its axis, Father, like you turn it upside down and shake it to see what falls out. The darkness seeks to pervade into the sanctuary of my heart; and my songs are but groans–heavy and without words. Yet, I sing the notes I can. I am, as Paul says, afflicted but … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Jesus addressed the doubts Thomas felt, “Eight days later, his disciples were inside again, and Thomas was with them. Although the doors were locked, Jesus came and stood among them and said, ‘Peace be with you.’” (John 20:26 ESV) Peace #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Let the nations tremble in awe. Let the leaders show respect. For LORD God, you are holy! You are exalted over all; great is your name. You establish equity. You execute justice and righteousness. Your priests and prophets called upon you, and you answered from your pillar of cloud. Open your heavenly courts and hear … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “Jesus said to them again, ‘Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, even so I am sending you.’” (John 20:21 ESV) Peace #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Lord, I bring a new song in worship to the one who brings salvation! I declare your glory among the nations and your works before the people. You are great and greatly to be praised, feared above all. You made the heavens. Splendor and majesty go before you; strength and beauty reside in your sanctuary. … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Jesus appeared to his disciples after his resurrection, “On the evening of that day, the first day of the week, the doors being locked where the disciples were for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said to them, ‘Peace be with you.’” (Luke 20:19 … Read more
Lord, I come singing, making a joyful noise to you; for you are the rock of my salvation. You are a great King, a Great God above all others. The depths of the earth, the mountain heights, the seas and the dry lands are yours. I come to kneel before you, my Maker. I am … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Jesus speaks, “I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33 ESV) Peace #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday