Holy God, your gospel rates. It proves its value in the fact that it cannot be stamped out. It continues to penetrate even the darkest of places and the vilest of hearts. I ask for better skill to communicate it, Father. I ask for the language skills, the knowledge of what to say in the … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because God spoke to Isaiah of the new heavens and new earth hundreds of years even before Jesus’ birth, “For as the new heavens and the new earth that I make shall remain before me, says the LORD, so shall your offspring and your name remain.” (Isaiah 66:23 ESV) He … Read more
Jehovah Rapha, you are the God who heals. Reach out your righteous right hand to those in need of healing, renewal and restoration. You are the only one who can heal body, mind and soul. Grant your mercy to ease the symptoms. Grant your strength to persevere through pain. Grant your peace to endure. I … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because God gave his people hope through Isaiah, saying, “Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and streams in the desert.” (Isaiah 43:19 ESV) He makes new. #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Heavenly Father, I’m reading of all the things you have made new, and I’m thinking of all the new things you are yet to bring about. I pray for your workers in the field of harvest. I pray for those who you will send. I pray for people in the communities to which they minister … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because God spoke through Isaiah about his plans hundreds of years before implementing them, “Behold, the former things have come to pass, and new things I now declare; before they spring forth I tell you of them.” (Isaiah 42:9 ESV) He makes new. #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Gracious and loving God, you are a paradox, a being with seemingly contradictory attributes that, when taken in total, combine to define a holy and righteous God of perfect justice. I’m struggling with how to be the second Corinthian servant you desire, sharing the comfort you give me to others in similar situations. In order … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because King David wrote, “He put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our god. Many will see and fear and put their trust in the LORD.” (Psalm 40:3 ESV) He makes new. #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Gracious Father, you are the God of mercy and blessing. Your promises are true. Our cry is that you loose the bonds of whatever hinders us–illness and disease, sin and suffering from its consequences, hopelessness and doubt, loss and bereavement. Let our harps be un-hung to praise you even in our difficulty. Let us sing … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because as Paul wishes to see fellow believers face-to-face, we will one day see Jesus in the same manner and experience complete joy, “…I hope to come to you and talk face to face, so that our joy may be complete.” (2 John 12 ESV) Hope in the Lord. #joyinverse … Read more