Dear Jesus, you came to give life, and abundantly at that. In you is everlasting joy. You are our peace. Through you we gain true life, knowing the one true God. We live for his glory and not our own. We look past this current grief, distress, pain and trial for the promise of eternal … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Jesus said, “Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account.” (Matthew 5:11 ESV) Blessed #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
My hope is abiding in you, Lord. My joy is abiding in you, Lord. My future is abiding in you, Lord, for you are my all-in-all. I praise your name above all names, according to the good and perfect will of the Father. Amen. “These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” (Matthew 5:10 ESV) Blessed #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Father in heaven, thank you for the healing, grounding, reassuring, comforting and soul-supporting properties of walking in your will. As my relationship with you grants deep benefit to my soul, so may it also benefit my physicality. May my body be strengthened and healthy as I follow you, learn of you and worship only you. … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.” (Matthew 5:9 ESV) Blessed #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Father God, you hold me in your righteous right hand. No one, nor no thing can remove me from it. It is your grip holding me, not the other way round. Remind me of your sovereignty in my saving. Remind me who I am in the going out and coming in of my days. Uphold … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.” (Matthew 5:8 ESV) Blessed #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Oh, dear Jesus, be deeply embedded in our conversations today. Strengthen our family structures. Mend any rifts. Restore broken and bruised relationships. May we see you in each other. May others see you in us. I ask in your precious and powerful name, according to the good and perfect will of the Father. Amen. “I … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.” (Matthew 5:7 ESV) Blessed #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday