Today is a beautiful day, because even though “The earth lies defiled under its inhabitants; for they have transgressed the laws, violated the statutes, broken the everlasting covenant,” God’s grace is greater than our sin; and “He will swallow up death forever; and the Lord God will wipe away tears from all faces, and the … Read more
Father, your word is ever and always a powerhouse of wisdom. Thank you for the book of Hosea. Thank you that you are the Lord, and that you are God Almighty. Thank you that your name is known. Thank you that you can be known. Thank you that you desire us to know you. Thank … Read more
Oh, Father, our souls cling to the dust. Give us life according to your word! Empower us with the strength of your Spirit. Give us a new outlook of life on earth and a greater perspective of life in the new earth coming. Draw us nearer, Precious Jesus. Hold us close to the heart of … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because the LORD swore to David, “If your sons keep my covenant and my testimonies that I shall teach them, their sons also shall sit on your throne.” (Psalm 132:12 ESV) Covenant #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Gracious Lord, there is none like you, who created all and is over all, yet, you desire to have direct and intimate communication with us. You want to know every detail of our lives. Take the everyday annoyances from us as we seek your face and experience your presence. The little buggy things that creep … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “He sent redemption to his people, he has commanded his covenant forever. Holy and awesome is his name.” (Psalm 111:9 ESV) Covenant #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Almighty God, you are the lifter of my head and my refuge. You are the one who calms the storm around me or calms me through the storm. I praise you for safe travel through a storm. I praise you for the gift of an amazing pilot. I praise you for the calming fact that … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “He provides food for those who fear him; he remembers his covenant forever.” (Psalm 111:5 ESV) Covenant #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Today is a beautiful day, because “He remembers his covenant forever, the word that he commanded for a thousand generations, the covenant that he made with Abraham, and his sworn promise to Isaac, which he confirmed to Jacob as a statute, to Israel as an everlasting covenant.” (Psalm 105:8-10 ESV) Covenant #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Father God, you are the God of rejoicing. This is the day you created for us, and we rejoice in it. May we live with abundant and stubborn joy that cannot be shaken by circumstance. I ask in the name and authority of Jesus, who looked past the pain of the cross to see everlasting … Read more