Almighty God, the one who holds me and sustains me, I cannot express my love for you and my awe of you better than your servant, Paul. I join in his acclamation of your work within us for all generations. I lift his prayer in the name and authority of Jesus, according to your good … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because in all the turmoil the answer is as Jesus told his disciples, “And Jesus answered them, ‘Have faith in God.’” (Mark 11:22 ESV) Faith #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Today is a beautiful day, because of the times God has provided, “And they began discussing it among themselves, saying, ‘We brought no bread.’ But Jesus, aware of this, said, ‘O you of little faith, why are you discussing among yourselves the fact that you have no bread? Do you not yet perceive? Do you … Read more
Lord, Jesus, there are so many deep aspects to these two verses. I see the resurrection and your appearance to the disciples. I see you asking Peter to feed your sheep. I see the forty days you walked with them before the ascension. I see the foretelling, and I can almost wrap my head around … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “His delight is not in the strength of the horse, nor his pleasure in the legs of a man, but the Lord takes pleasure in those who fear him, in those who hope in his steadfast love.” (Psalm 147:10-11 ESV) Delight #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Today is a beautiful day, because “I delight to do your will, O my God; your law is within my heart.” (Psalm 40:8 ESV) Delight #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Today is a beautiful day, because “Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, whose trust is the Lord. He is like a tree planted by water, that sends out its roots by the stream, and does not fear when heat comes, for its leaves remain green, and is not anxious in the year … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “The mouth of the righteous utters wisdom, and his tongue speaks justice.” (Psalm 37:30 ESV) Wisdom #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Today is a beautiful day, because Paul wrote, “So then let us pursue what makes for peace and for mutual upbuilding.” (Romans 14:19 ESV) Peace #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
We give thanks to you, O God, because you are near. We recount your magnificent deeds. You will judge with perfect equity. You hold the pillars of the earth steady when it totters. You are the absolute judge, lifting the righteous and cutting off the wicked. We declare your praises forever in the name and … Read more