Father, thank You for using James to highlight the differences between wisdom from You opposed to the lack of wisdom that comes from jealousy and selfishness. I have to remind myself with this verse, because I can fall into the trap of listening to other people or relying on circumstance instead of looking above for … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there will be disorder and every vile practice. But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere. And a harvest of righteousness is sown in peace by those … Read more
Lord, I ask for mercy, pressed down and overflowing to those around me. Please, let me be a conduit for your loving care. I am blessed by what touches me as it flows through. I grow in my relationship with You as I watch You at work in the lives within my circle of influence. … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “For judgment is without mercy to one who has shown no mercy. Mercy triumphs over judgment.” (James 2:13 ESV) Mercy #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Lord Jesus, thank You that I have direct access to your mercy seat on which I place my petitions. Only because of You is the veil to the Holy of Holies lifted that I may approach boldly, but reverently in my prayers. Let me linger awhile longer this time to soak up your presence and … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because there is a mercy seat “Behind the second curtain was a second section called the Most Holy Place, having the golden altar of incense and the ark of the covenant covered on all sides with gold, in which was a golden urn holding the manna, and Aaron’s staff that … Read more
Father, thank You for the eternal gift of not remembering my sins. (Sins, plural.) Jesus paid the price for all that mess. I am set free of the burden by His taking my place on the cross. I am eternally grateful in the name and authority of Jesus, according to your good and perfect will. … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because the New Covenant switches to internal transformation via the Holy Spirit vs external regulation of the law (David Guzik Commentary) “For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, declares the Lord: I will put my laws into their minds, and … Read more
Here’s another clergy cover-up technique that sets an organization up for failure. It is the inability to recognize the potential danger of abuse in the church and pro-actively preparing to handle the situation properly. From the book: “Lack of accountability of senior leaders, blocks access to those with questions, powerlessness on the part of elders; … Read more
There is no one like You, Lord Jesus, who goes out for His beloved. There is no leader more just. There is none more holy. There is no other who stands up to the enemy like You. He must flee at the mention of your name. Oh, the power of that. I approach your throne … Read more