Father God, protect me from the evil ones. Cloak me in your righteous robe that fills the temple. Break the teeth of their mouths. Make them vanish like water that runs away. Let me rejoice with the righteous when I see your perfect justice applied. Surely there is reward for the righteous; surely there is … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “My people will abide in a peaceful habitation, in secure dwellings, and in quiet resting places.” (Isaiah 32:18 ESV) Peace #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Be gracious to me in my weakness, O God. Be merciful to me. My soul takes refuge in the shadow of your wings. You send out your steadfast love and faithfulness to me, and you fulfill your purpose in me. Be exalted above the heavens. Let your glory fill the earth. My heart is set … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “And the effect of righteousness will be peace, and the result of righteousness, quietness and trust forever.” (Isaiah 32:17 ESV) Peace #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
El Roi, you are the God who sees me. Life is hard and unrelenting, yet you count my every tossing. You capture every tear in your bottle. Are they not in your records? My name is in your book. My enemies flee at your bidding, for I know that you are for me. I trust … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because we can have peace with God by his might and not our own, “Or let him take hold of My strength, that he may make peace with Me; and he shall make peace with Me.” (Isaiah 27:5 NKJV) Peace #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Give ear to my prayer, O God. Hear my plea for mercy, for the noise of the enemy encroaches around me. The oppression of the wicked drops trouble upon me. They bear anger and a grudge against me for my standing. My heart anguishes, and I cry, “Oh, that I had wings like a dove! … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “O LORD, you will ordain peace for us, for you have indeed done for us all our works.” (Isaiah 26:12 ESV) Peace #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Father God, you uphold my life. You saved me by your name and vindicated me by your might. Though trials rise up against me, you are my help. You have delivered me from every struggle, and my eyes look on in triumph. I bring my free will offering, and give thanks in your name and … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you.” (Isaiah 26:3 ESV) Peace #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday