Your dwelling place is lovely, Lord. My soul longs and faints for your courts. My heart and soul sing for joy in your presence. I am blessed to be of your household , ever singing your praises. One day in your courts is better than a thousand elsewhere. You are my sun and shield; you … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “Salt is good, but if the salt has lost its saltiness, how will you make it salty again? Have salt in yourselves, and be at peace with one another.” (Mark 9:50 ESV) Peace #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Do not keep silent or hold your peace, O God! Your enemies make an uproar; those who hate you lift their heads. They lay crafty plans against your people. They consult together against your beloved. They seek to wipe out your church. O God, make them like a whirling dust and chaff before the wind. … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Jesus healed the woman who touched the hem of his garment, “And he said to her, ‘Daughter, your faith has made you well; go in peace, and be healed of your disease.’” (Mark 5:34 ESV) Peace #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Arise, O God, judge the earth; for you shall inherit all the nations! You take your place in the divine council. I pray you give justice to the weak and fatherless; maintain the right of the afflicted and destitute. Rescue the weak and the needy, Father. See to the health concerns of your beloved. You … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Jesus controls the elements, “And he awoke and rebuked the wind and said to the sea, ‘Peace! Be still!’ And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.” (Mark 4:39 ESV) Peace #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
I sing aloud to the God of my strength. I shout for joy to the One who delivers. You answered me in the secret place of thunder. You tested me in the troubled waters. Oh, that I had listened to you in the days of my wandering. I would not submit in my stubborn heart, … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because the gospel message of peace in Christ divides between those who choose to believe it and those who reject it, “Do not think that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I have not come to bring peace, but a sword.” (Matthew 10:34 ESV) Peace #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Restore us, O LORD God of Hosts! Let your face shine that we may be saved. You have fed us with the bread of tears, and given us tears to drink in full measure. You made us an object of contention for our neighbors, and our enemies laugh among themselves. Restore us to your favor. … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Jesus gave the apostles a trial run while he was still among them, along with instructions on where to go, “And if the house is worthy, let your peace come upon it, but if it is not worthy, let your peace return to you.” (Matthew 10:13 ESV) Peace #joyinverse … Read more