Almighty God, Yahweh Sabaoth, you are the King of Hosts in all of heaven and on earth. I pray the words of King David over the nations, Father. Let his words ring out your truth. “Lift up your heads, O gates! And be lifted up, O ancient doors, that the King of glory may come … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Paul was transparent, “Therefore, knowing the fear of the Lord, we persuade others. But what we are is known to God, and I hope it is known also to your conscience.” (2 Corinthians 5:11 ESV) Hope in the Lord #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Heavenly Father, lead me in the way I should go and to the people I am supposed to lead to Jesus. I ask in the name and authority of Jesus, according to your good and perfect will. Amen.
Today is a beautiful day, because, “since we have such a hope, we are very bold.” (2 Corinthians 3:12 ESV) Hope in the Lord. #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
God Most High, El Elyon, no one is higher. No one is more faithful. No one is more powerful. No one is stronger. You are the banner over me. You are my strong tower and refuge. You go before me. You stand in the flames to protect me. You watch over me. I pray your … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Paul wrote, “For we are not writing to you anything other than what you read and understand and I hope you will fully understand.” (2 Corinthians 1:13 ESV) Hope in the Lord. #joyinverse #blesedthisdayandeveryday
Almighty God, your name is above all. There is no one like you. You deal with our sin for your name’s sake. You raise up kings and kingdoms for your name’s sake. You meet out justice to those who profane your holy name. Blessed be the name of the LORD, the one true God, hollowed … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because God orchestrated all the events in Paul’s ministry. “He delivered us from such a deadly peril, and he will deliver us. On him we have set our hope that he will deliver us again.” (2 Corinthians 1:10 ESV) Hope in the Lord. #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Father, you are such a romantic. You began the Bible with a wedding, and you end it with the wedding feast of the Lamb. Right there in the middle, you begin Jesus’ earthly ministry with a wedding celebration. You talk of your covenant with your people, your commitment to believers, and your being husband to … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Paul gave us the best example for practicing ‘one-another-ness,’ by writing, “Our hope for you is unshaken, for we know that as you share in our sufferings, you will also share in our comfort.” (2 Corinthians 1:7 ESV) Hope in the Lord. #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday