Today is a beautiful day, because David prayed for deliverance from his enemies, “But You, O LORD, shall laugh at them; You shall have all the nations in derision. I will wait for You, O You his Strength; For God is my defense. My God of mercy shall come to meet me; God shall let me see my … Read more
Drops of Joy – A Devotional Journey of Healing — Update 8 How many of us face seemingly insurmountable problems that appear to us as green-eyed monsters beaconing our defeat? Spiritual abuse acts like that, especially when church leadership protects its own, and abusers gaslight with improper use of Scripture. Have you experienced something like that? … Read more
Father, we are but souls in need of rescue, redemption and salvation. You are our source and our refuge. You grow us within Your kingdom with the nourishment of Your Word and the strength of Your hand. You provide. You teach. You chasten. You uphold. Your mercy is all-encompassing and everlasting. You are due honor, … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because David wrote, “But I am like a green olive tree in the house of God; I trust in the mercy of God forever and ever. I will praise You forever, Because You have done it; And in the presence of Your saints I will wait on Your name, for it is good.” (Psalm … Read more
Almighty, everlasting and omnipotent Father, You are all in all. What with the insecurities and uncertainties in the headlines, the darkness seems to swirl around us, deepening our resolve. We look to government, court rulings, presidents and military powers, princes and principalities, but there is no salvation in them. Our hope is in You, for … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because in the middle of David’s lament he states, “And now, Lord, what do I wait for? My hope is in You.” (Psalm 39: 7 NKJV) Wait Welcome to Joy in Verse! Please take a minute to subscribe to this content by adding your email address to … Read more
Lord, we are captivated by David’s phrasing in Psalm 37. When we commit to You, we trust You. You will bring out our righteousness as light to shine Your glory. You will center us in justice, as noonday marks mid-day. We rest in You, for Your love prospers our hearts and souls. Lord, we wait … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because David wrote, “Commit your way to the LORD, Trust also in Him, And He shall bring it to pass. He shall bring forth your righteousness as the light, And your justice as the noonday. Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for Him; Do not fret because of him who prospers in his … Read more
Lord, I have seen Your goodness in the land of the living. I believe. I wait. I thank You for strengthening my heart to wait upon You. I reverence You in Your name and power, Jesus, according to the good and perfect will of the Father. Amen. “I would have lost heart, unless I had … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “I would have lost heart, unless I had believed That I would see the goodness of the LORD In the land of the living. Wait on the LORD; Be of good courage, And He shall strengthen your heart; Wait, I say, on the LORD!” (Psalm 27: 13-14 NKJV) Wait Welcome to Joy … Read more
