Today is a beautiful day, because “you, who once were alienated and hostile in mind, doing evil deeds, he has now reconciled in his body of flesh by his death, in order to present you holy and blameless and above reproach before him, if indeed you continue in the faith, stable and steadfast, not shifting … Read more
Oh, Jesus, thank you for teaching us to abide, to remain and to experience intimate relationship with you. We can’t do a thing without you. You are the vine, we the branches. We don’t bear fruit or honor God if we don’t stay in close relationship with you through your Holy Scriptures. There is no … Read more
Heavenly Father, help me to represent you faithfully today. Holy Spirit, guide my thoughts, words and actions as I move through the ebb and flow of the coming hours. Know my heart for you and lead in your ways. I ask in the name and authority of Jesus, our perfect advocate, according to your good … Read more
Almighty God, you are the one true God, the God of unity. May all your servants come with a single purpose, unified in the knowledge of you and desiring only to glorify your name. I pray for sweet spirits among them, whether they work side-by-side or across continents from one another. We are one in … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Paul hoped in the Lord even for the small stuff, “I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon, so that I too may be cheered by news of you.” (Philippians 2:19 ESV) Hope in the Lord #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Gracious God, let those we contact today see a positive difference in us. Let it prompt them to ask why that difference is, and give us your words to explain the joy within us. I ask in the name and authority of Jesus, who sent the Holy Spirit, according to your good and perfect will. … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Paul put his hope in Jesus. “Yes, and I will rejoice, for I know that through your prayers and the help of the Spirit of Jesus Christ this will turn out for my deliverance, as it is my eager expectation and hope that I will not be at all … Read more
We are fallen, Lord, fallen and tramping through this fallen world. Yet, we carry the blessing of forgiveness and hope in Jesus. Our bodies weaken, our minds digress, but our faith stands. We see ourselves, our friends and family struggle with brokenness and illness. We watch them and hurt along with them. We pray for … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “There is one body and one Spirit–just as you were called to the one hope that belongs to your call–one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.” (Ephesians 4:4-6 ESV) Hope in the Lord. #joyinverse … Read more