I love you, LORD, my rock, my deliverer, my fortress and stronghold. I called upon you in my distress, and you heard my cry from your temple. You sent from on high and drew me out of many troubled waters. You rescued me, because you delighted in me. You are the God whose way is … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Peter wrote, “Have no fear of them nor be troubled, but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect, … Read more
Hear a just cause, O LORD. Attend to my cry. Give ear to my prayer. Wondrously show your steadfast love as I seek refuge in you. I am beloved and kept, hidden in the shadow of your wings. My enemies seek violence. They close their hearts to pity. They speak arrogantly to cast me to … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Peter tells us to focus and prepare for action, “Therefore, preparing your minds for action, and being sober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.” (1 Peter 1:13 ESV) Prepare #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Preserve me, O God, because you are my refuge. I have no good apart from your lordship. You multiply the sorrows of those who run after other gods. You do not accept their drink offerings of blood; and their names are not known to you. You are my chosen portion. You hold my lot. I … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because we desire a heavenly homeland, “But as it is, they desire a better country, that is, a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he has prepared for them a city.” (Hebrews 11:16 ESV) Prepare #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Father God, you are near. You hold my heart. Guide my steps to honor you. Show me how walk blamelessly and do what is right. Keep me from slander and reproach against a friend. Teach me to speak only truth and to use my assets to glorify your name. May I never be moved away … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Jesus came to be the perfect substitute for us as he took the wrath for all our sin, “Sacrifices and offerings you have not desired, but a body have you prepared for me; in burnt offerings and sin offerings you have taken no pleasure. Then I said, ‘Behold, I … Read more
Almighty and Everlasting God, the fool says in his heart that you are not. He is corrupt and perpetrates evil deeds. You look down on the children of man to see if there are any who understand, any who seek you. Have they no knowledge of you, these who eat up your people like bread … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Paul asked that a room be prepared for his visit; similarly, we need a room prepared in our hearts for our Jesus, “At the same time, prepare a guest room for me, for I am hoping that through your prayers I will be graciously given to you.” (Philemon 22 … Read more