For the sake of freedom, Jesus, you set us free. Let us never go back to submission to tyranny. Let us freely accept the gift and stop striving to be what we cannot ever become in order to earn our way to glory. Thank you for breaking the chains of sin. Thank you for those … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “You were shown these things so that you may know that the LORD is God; besides him there is no other.” (Deuteronomy 4:35 NIV) Attributes of God #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
God of our days and Overseer of our nights, you are the God of work and of rest. Show me the value of a day of rest, Father. Open my heart and mind to understand your example of working diligently day after day, and taking one day to rest, recuperate and regroup. I’m pressured on … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “the LORD your God is a merciful God.” (Deuteronomy 4:31a ESV) Attributes of God #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Lord, you gave us apostles, evangelists, prophets, shepherds and teachers to equip us for ministry. Touch our hearts with their lessons. Open our eyes to your greatness. Show us how we build up your church for your glory. Your goal is that we study toward attaining the unity of faith and full knowledge of you. … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “God is not a man, that he should lie, nor the son of man, that he should change his mind.” (Numbers 23:19 ESV) Attributes of God #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Holy God, unite us through your gospel. Propel us forward with the only saving message. Keep us pulling in the same yoke of your salvation, throwing our full weight the same direction for your grace and glory. Don’t let us be swayed by false teaching and premises not present in your Scriptures. Ground us in … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “he strengthens the bars of your gates; he blesses your children within you.” (Psalm 147:13 ESV) Attributes of God #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
There’s a new kid on the block, Father, a new member of the team, an addition to the department, an added heir to the covenant. Help us welcome them with all the love, acceptance and encouragement in us. Open our hearts and arms to assist them however we can. Begin the bonding process that builds … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “He covers the heavens with clouds; he prepares rain for the earth; he makes grass grow on the hills.” (Psalm 147:8 ESV) Attributes of God #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday