Today is a beautiful day, because Isaiah stood firm even when God seemed distant from his people, “I wait for the LORD, who is hiding his face from the house of Jacob, and I will hope in him.” (Isaiah 8:17 ESV) Hope in the Lord. #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Heavenly Father, you are the author of relationship. Before anything was you were in relationship with the Son and the Holy Spirit. You used the plural reference when you said, “Let us make man in our image.” You desire personal and intimate interaction with your creation, me. I am your creation, Father, and I desire … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because God spoke through the prophet, Jeremiah, “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.” (Jeremiah 29:11 ESV) Hope in the Lord. #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Today is a beautiful day, because we have hope,” Let not your heart envy sinners, but continue in the fear of the LORD all the day. Surely there is a future, and your hope will not be cut off.” (Proverbs 23:17-18 ESV) Hope in the Lord. #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Almighty God, you own the cattle on a thousand hills, even the homes of the inhabitants on the land. Everything is yours. I pray for your tangible presence in my home. Let it be a place of peace and rest. May those who enter know your Holy Spirit fills this place, drawing them closer to … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because we have the wisdom of the proverbs: “Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a desire fulfilled is a tree of life.” (Proverbs 13:12 ESV) Hope in the Lord. #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Heavenly Father, you are the God who set planets in motion, yet you are the God who seeks an intimate relationship with me. I want to know everything my brain can process about you, and figure out what you, a holy God, faithful and righteous, mean to me. Let your name be known in all … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “the hope of the righteous brings joy, but the expectation of the wicked will perish.” (Proverbs 10:28 ESV) Hope in the Lord. #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Heavenly Father, thank you for sending your Holy Spirit to dwell within me the moment I accepted Christ as my Lord and Savior. Thank you for his teaching over the years so that I am aware of his presence. Open my spiritual ears to hear him more, to be more and more sensitive to his … Read more
Almighty God, you are the One True God. You work constantly for the greater good and for your glory, for the sake of your holy name. I praise you for answered prayer. I praise you for drawing those who don’t know you into a time of learning who you are. I stand on your promise … Read more