Today is a beautiful day, because God makes clear his intent for his priests, “My covenant with him was one of life and peace, and I gave them to him. It was a covenant of fear, and he feared me. He stood in awe of my name. True instruction was in his mouth, and no … Read more
Almighty and holy God, let us remember who you are as we study your Scriptures. Keep us mindful of whom we address when we pray. May your name be great and foremost in our daily rhythms. I ask in the name above all names, Jesus, according to your good and perfect will. Amen. “For from … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “When my life was fainting away, I remembered the LORD, and my prayer came to you, into your holy temple.” (Jonah 2:7 ESV) Life #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Today is a beautiful day, because God pulls us out from the pit just as he did Jonah, “The waters closed in over me to take my life; the deep surrounded me; weeds were wrapped about my head at the roots of the mountains. I went down to the land whose bars closed upon me … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because God warns before he judges, “He heard the sound of the trumpet and did not take warning; his blood shall be upon himself. But if he had taken warning, he would have saved his life.” (Ezekiel 35:5 ESV) Life #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Almighty God, nothing is too hard for you. I humbly come to ask your will upon all Bible study groups. Increase their territory, Father. Increase their effectiveness. Increase their service for your kingdom. Increase the numbers who come to a saving knowledge of you. I ask in the name and authority of Jesus, according to … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “Again, when a wicked person turns away from the wickedness he has committed and does what is just and right, he shall save his life.” (Ezekiel 18:27 ESV) Life #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
I need a rest, Lord, a retreat. I run into your refuge for renewal. I move under the shadow of your wings to hear the song you sing over me. I rest between the powerful shoulders that protect and comfort me. I run to you. I thank you for rest and retreat in the precious … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Jeremiah masterfully contrasts the actions of God against his disobedient people and those on behalf of Jeremiah, his obedient prophet, “You have taken up my cause, O Lord; you have redeemed my life.” (Lamentations 3: 58 ESV) Life #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday