Almighty God, you are above all, and you seated Jesus at your right hand far above all rule and authority and power and dominion. He commands even the evil spirits. They know who he is. They must flee at his name. We speak the name of Jesus, the name above all names, that all evil … Read more
This is the final poem in my first collection, entitled Findings: My Journey to Joy. The flow of poems in that book spoke to finding who I was and what I was about after being divorced. I started writing the poems a couple years before the divorce, and published the book a couple years afterwards, … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth.” (Isaiah 40: 28 ESV) Attributes of God #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Well, Lord, I am definitely challenged as I see what is going on around me within my country and in other nations. It makes me grateful for the solid foundation only hope in your promises builds. Faith through difficulty leads to endurance, and as Paul explains, endurance builds character and character produces hope. Hope doesn’t … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.” (Psalm 145: 18 ESV) Attributes of God #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Jehovah, God of all, you are above everything. There is no one like you. I extol your great deeds and kindness in this place. I seek to be close to you in all I do. Without you, there is darkness and hopelessness. But you, above all, bring eternal blessing and hope. You brighten my days. … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because ” The Lord is good to all, and his mercy is over all that he has made.” (Psalm 145: 9 ESV) Attributes of God #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Heavenly Father, as you work to put together your ministries, and teams gear up for a new year of work, fill them with your truth, your hope, your joy and your peace. Set their feet on the path of your choosing for the year. Let them tell of your power and greatness in their daily … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “The Lord is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.” (Psalm 145: 8 ESV) Attributes of God #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Remove the scales, Lord. Clear up our vision. Let us see you clearly. Take away anything getting in the way of our calling to higher ground and knowing you more. Remove our unbelief and replace it with your truth. I ask in the name and authority of Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, … Read more