Today is a beautiful day, because Philip could speak from personal experience with Jesus when asked about whom the prophet described in Isaiah, “Like a sheep he was led to the slaughter and like a lamb before its shearer is silent, so he opens not his mouth. In his humiliation justice was denied him. Who … Read more
Yahweh Rapha, you are the God who heals. There is no other like you. I praise you for your mercies. I praise you for your miracles. I thank you in the name of Jesus, the greatest miracle of all, according to your good and perfect will. Amen. “There the LORD made for them a statute … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because the apostles were arrested and jailed, but released by the Angel of the Lord, who told them, “Go and stand in the temple and speak to the people all the words of this Life.” (Acts 5:20 ESV) Life #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Father in heaven, keep the hope of your New Heaven and New earth ever before us as we travel the dusty paths of this life. May we be true to your heavenly vision. May we strive in unity to share the gospel, allowing your Holy Spirit to work among us and through us. I ask … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because there were vocal witnesses to Jesus’ resurrection, “and you killed the Author of life, whom God raised from the dead. To this we are witnesses.” (Acts 3:15 ESV) Life #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Bolster me with the strength of your Holy Spirit, Father. Energize my earthly body to do your heavenly work. Brighten my thoughts; and bring new ideas and solutions to mind. Keep me keeping on with the task you put before me. If it is your will, allow me a glimpse of the harvest of the … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because, Peter preached David’s words boldly at Pentecost, “You have made known to me the paths of life; you will make me full of gladness with your presence.” (Acts 2:28, Psalm 16:11 ESV) Life #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Father God, your ways are wonderful, and your works are marvelous. I delight in your presence, taking joy in your everlasting kindness. You keep your promises. I have tasted and seen that you are good. You hear the prayers of your servant. Look with favor upon them. Give success to your servant today, as I … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because John explains why he wrote about the miracles Jesus performed, “Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; but these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that … Read more
Oh Father, help me be better an loving my neighbor today. I ask in the name and authority of Jesus, who loved us to death, according to your good and perfect will. Amen. “For the whole law is fulfilled in one word: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’” (Galatians 5:14 ESV)