Today is a beautiful day, because our service brings reward, “Whoever loves his life loses it, and whoever hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life. If anyone serves me, he must follow me; and where I am, there will by servant be also. If anyone serves me, the Father will … Read more
Jehovah, God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, you are the God of past, present and future. You are from everlasting to everlasting. May I live my days in anticipation of the return of Jesus. Like Anna prayed for years in hope of her coming Messiah, give me a heart for prayer, a desire for your … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “Jesus said to her, ‘I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die. Do you believe this?’” (John 11: 25-26 ESV) Life #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Today is a beautiful day, because of the assurance of Jesus’ words, “I give them eternal life, and they will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of my hand.” (John 10:18 ESV) Life #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Almighty God, equip and empower my work for your kingdom today. Let your ideas flow through my mind and come out as something that glorifies you. I ask in the precious name and powerful authority of Jesus, according to your good and perfect will. Amen. “And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Jesus willingly gave all he had to bring us to salvation, “just as the Father knows me and I know the Father; and I lay down my life for the sheep. For this reason the Father loves me, because I lay down my life that I may take it … Read more
Save us, Oh Lord, from our doubt. Save us from our sloth. Save us from our darkest depression and bring us into joy, your joy, pure and sacred joy. Today is a blessing from you. We rejoice. The work ahead is a blessing from you. Give us success. Rest when the work is done is … Read more
Holy God, as we lean not on our own understanding, but trust in the saving grace and knowledge of you, you bless us. As we turn away from evil and toward a loving Savior, you bless us. As we love our neighbor, including our enemies, you bless us. As we speak truth in love and … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Jesus told the Pharisees, “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.” (John 10:11 ESV) #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Almighty God, show us your ways. Lead us in the paths you choose. Guide our teachers by your Anointed One, the great Teacher. May they not turn away from your way or against you, but always walk within the warmth of your loving will upon their shoulders. Sustain them when the weight of your will … Read more