Walls, we’re all about walls, Father. Walls around our homes. Walls around our communities. Walls around our hearts. Come and break them down like you crumbled the walls around Jericho. We tramp around the inside trying to keep out anything that makes us uncomfortable, while you walk around the outside, knocking at our doors, waiting … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because King Solomon prayed to God over his people, “that they may fear you all the days that they live in the land that you gave to our fathers.” (1 Kings 8:40 and 2 Chronicles 6:31 ESV) Revere your God. #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Father, your justice will become a light to all the nations. Your righteousness draws near quickly. Your salvation is on the way, and your arm will bring justice to the nations. The world will look to you and wait in hope for your help. Look at the heavens and the earth beneath. The heavens will … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because David shared wisdom in his last oracle, “The God of Israel has spoken; the Rock of Israel has said to me: when one rules justly over men, ruling in the fear of God, he dawns on them like the morning light, like the sun shining forth on a cloudless … Read more
Father in heaven, who is above all and Creator of all, Master and Ruler of all, thank you for this day with its twists and turns, ups and oops. I look forward every day to finding something in your word that tells me how you look at me or gives me a clue as to … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Samuel advised, “Only fear the LORD and serve Him faithfully with all your heart. For consider what great things He has done for you.” ( 1 Samuel 12:14 ESV)
Jehovah Jireh, our provider, you are the God who sees our needs. You are the God who hears our prayers and answers accordingly with your will for us. Our work for your kingdom poses difficult challenges that require your intervention. Lord, you hear our cries. Open the flood gates and pour out your resources to … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because King Jehoshaphat set up judges in the land and warned them, “Now then, let the fear of the LORD be upon you. Be careful what you do, for there is no injustice with the LORD our God, or partiality or taking bribes.” (2 Chronicles 19:7 ESV) Revere your God. … Read more
Father, sometimes the goal seems so far away. Some days, I struggle to discern what the goal really is. Then I remember that you set the parameters for each day. It isn’t my job to set the goals, but to follow you to your goal. Keep me persistent in the pursuit, Lord. Keep me focused … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because, “If you will fear the LORD and serve and obey his voice and not rebel against the commandments of the LORD, and if both you and the king who reigns over you will follow the LORD your God, it will be well.” (1 Samuel 12:14 ESV) Revere your God … Read more