Lord, we are your disciples. We, who follow your teaching, study your instructions and obey your commands, go forward to fulfill your great commission. You equip those you call with your power as you did the apostles. We carry your Holy Spirit. Help us to listen to him as we minister. Speak into our efforts … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “as surely as the sun rises, He will appear; He will come like winter rains, like the early due that disappears.” (Hosea 6:3 ESV) Attributes of God. #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Almighty God, you are holy and divine. I am not. You handle the prayers of your saints effortlessly and keep track of the smallest details. I get lost in the fray of life, Father. I’m pulled multiple directions that dim my focus and vie for my time, work responsibilities, home repairs, ministry efforts, friends and … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because John writes of the heavenly celebration before the marriage supper of the Lamb, “…from the throne came a voice saying, ‘Praise our God, all you his servants, you who fear him, great ans small.’” (Revelation 19:5 ESV) Revere your God. #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Today is a beautiful day, because the seven angels sing, “Just and true are your ways, O King of the nations! Who will not fear, O Lord, and glorify your name?” (Revelation 15:3b-4a ESV) Revere your God. #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Father, gather your servants to you today. Remind us of our joint purpose for your glory. Gel our unity and applaud our individual efforts to pull the yoke of your work. We don’t walk in ministry alone, but along side others, pulling as one force for your glory and honor. As one tires, another picks … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because it is one day closer to when every nation, tribe, language and people hear the loud voice of an angel, saying, “Fear God and give him glory, because the hour of his judgement has come, and worship him who made heaven and earth, the sea and the springs of … Read more
Dear Lord, what is the way forward? Doubt and opposition overgrow the path. Go before me. Make smooth the road. Remove the obstacles or show me how to overcome them. Give me wisdom to discuss the point to be made. Equip me, Lord. Let me speak truth in love. Open doors to where you want … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because God’s perfect justice comes on the last day and we will know that he is the LORD. (from Revelation 11:18 ESV) Revere your God. #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Oh, Jesus, I’m humming Michael W. Smith’s worship song this morning as my prayer. Give me “More love, more power, more of you in my life… I will worship you with all of my heart. I will worship you with all of my mind. I will worship you with all of my strength. You are … Read more