Holy Spirit, lead me to be the person God created me to be. Increase the love that flows through me supplied by You. Help me to be more compassionate and kind. Teach me mercy. Grow my obedience. Open my ears to hear You, my eyes to see others as You see them, my heart to … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because the word of the LORD came to Zechariah, “Thus says the Lord of hosts, Render true judgments, show kindness and mercy to one another, do not oppress the widow, the fatherless, the sojourner, or the poor, and let none of you devise evil against another in your heart.” (Zechariah … Read more
Lord, You bring us to a new juncture of rebuilding. As we cross over from the end of this year and into the beginning of the next, be our constant advisor. Remind us to turn to You as we rebuild our futures, our relationships, our government and our faith. Don’t allow us to remain where … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because God brought His people back to rebuild the temple and the city of Jerusalem after 70 years of exile, “Therefore, thus says the LORD, I have returned to Jerusalem with mercy; my house shall be built in it, declares the LORD of hosts, and the measuring line shall be … Read more
Father, I have read how You worked to expand your circle of believers even through the worst of circumstances. Your Scriptures tell of the growth of the gospel as your apostles went out to fulfill the great commission, making disciples of all nations. Father, renew the great work of your revival. Make it known in … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Habakkuk saw the vision of God’s wrath and prayed for revival and mercy, though the wrath was sure to come, “O Lord, I have heard the report of you, and your work, O Lord, do I fear. In the midst of the years revive it; in the midst of … Read more
Father, thank You for your mercy in the name and authority of Jesus, according to your good and perfect will. Amen. “’Yet even now,’ declares the Lord, ‘return to me with all your heart, with fasting, with weeping, and with mourning; and rend your hearts and not your garments.’ Return to the Lord your God, … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “’Yet even now,’ declares the Lord, ‘return to me with all your heart, with fasting, with weeping, and with mourning; and rend your hearts and not your garments.’ Return to the Lord your God, for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love; and … Read more
Father, thank You for the beautiful description of relationship You presented to Hosea. You captivate me by stating it as not only a betrothal, but also one that is timeless. You assure me that You set this permanent relationship in righteousness and justice, steadfast love and mercy based on your attributes, not my own. I … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because God speaks to Hosea of a pure relationship between God and man, “And I will betroth you to me forever. I will betroth you to me in righteousness and in justice, in steadfast love and in mercy. I will betroth you to me in faithfulness. And you shall know … Read more