As your servant, Isaiah, prophesied, “Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness, who put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter! Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes, and shrewd in their own sight! Woe to those who are heroes … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Paul wrote, “It is the Lord who judges me. Therefore do not pronounce judgment before the time, before the Lord comes, who will bring to light the things now hidden in darkness and will disclose the purposes of the heart. Then each one will receive his commendation from God.” … Read more
Lord, we are here with so much psychosis and deliberate lies setting the story line that leads us away from your precepts and righteousness. You turn the hearts of kings like the rivers. Let your Holy Spirit move to shake off the scales of deception and set our feet upon the solid ground of your … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.” (Romans 8:28 ESV) Purpose #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Father, every passing day brings us one day closer to the Day of the Lord. You are compassionate, wanting all to come to a saving knowledge of You. One day closer, by your perfect timing. You will choose the day. You are sovereign. One day closer, I pray in the name and authority of Jesus, … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “And the Lord said, ‘I am Jesus whom you are persecuting. But rise and stand upon your feet, for I have appeared to you for this purpose, to appoint you as a servant and witness to the things in which you have seen me and to those in which … Read more
Father, forgive us, for we have sinned against You. Justice is trampled in the streets. Corruption has its way in our governing bodies. The consequences of our complacency and ignorance are everywhere. Help us turn this around, for You are larger than all our shortcomings. Your arm is not short that You cannot root out … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “When he (Barnabas) came and saw the grace of God, he was glad, and he exhorted them all to remain faithful to the Lord with steadfast purpose, for he was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and of faith. And a great many people were added to … Read more
Father, You have restored to me the joy of your salvation with this passage. It brings to mind the silent winter day after a deep overnight snowfall. The sun glints off the pristine white surface in sparkles like diamonds, and sends a shiver of joy through me. The quiet times we share push away … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “Then Pilate said to him, ‘So you are a king?’ Jesus answered, ‘You say that I am a king. For this purpose I was born and for this purpose I have come into the world—to bear witness to the truth. Everyone who is of the truth listens to my … Read more
