Dear Great and Giving God, you are our strong tower and our refuge. We run to you in our dark days for you are light. We cling to your promises, for they are trustworthy and true. I thank you in the name of Jesus, according to your good and perfect will. Amen. “And he said … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “then the LORD God formed the man of dust from the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living creature.” (Genesis 2:7 ESV) Life #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Oh, gracious God, may we recognize that you give us life, abundant life. May we use it to the fullest for the greater good and for your glory. I ask in the precious name and powerful authority of Jesus, according to your good and perfect will. Amen. “The thief comes only to steal and kill … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because God provides for his creation, “And to every beast of the earth and to ever bird of the heavens and to everything that creeps on the earth, everything that has the breath of life, I have given every green plant for food. And it was so.” (Genesis 1:30 ESV) … Read more
Oh, our Almighty God, we so need the encouragement from your Scripture as we move into uncharted waters of the future. The illness of loved ones who write their destiny from hour-to-hour, the trials before us and judgement to come, transition back into our community after a long absence and our brokenness for those who … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because of the prayers of King David, son of Jesse, in the line of the Messiah, “Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, who alone does wondrous things. Blessed be his glorious name forever; may the whole earth be filled with his glory!” (Psalm 72: 18-19 ESV) Advent #joyinverse … Read more
Omnipotent Father, Creator of all we know, and that which is unseen, prepare us for celebrating Jesus’ birth. Make smooth the way for those who don’t know him to answer your call. Anoint our conversations with your Spirit. Give power to the words we say and sing. Let us truly understand the lyrics, “Long lay … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because our blood is precious in the eyes of the King of kings, “May he have dominion from sea to sea, and from the River to the ends of the earth! May desert tribes bow down before him, and his enemies lick the dust! May the kings of Tarshish and … Read more
Oh, dear God in heaven, this body you’ve given me, far from perfect, failing in stature, aging with every day, cries out for your help. Every day I see more and more evidence of the fall from grace reflected back from my mirror. I see family and friends struggling all around me, and along with … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because of the types and shadows in the Old Testament that point us to the Savior, “Give the king your justice, O God, and your righteousness to the royal son! May he judge your people with righteousness, and your poor with justice! Let the mountains bear prosperity for the people, … Read more