Today is a beautiful day, because “Then turning toward the woman he said to Simon, ‘Do you see this woman? I entered your house; you gave me no water for my feet, but she has wet my feet with her tears and wiped them with her hair.’” (Luke 7:44 ESV) Water #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
The victims’ identities fold into protective layers, especially if they are minors. Doing that unfortunately muffles their outcries and hides their tears. How do we help them heal? How do we make them know we value them? How do we walk with them until they are strong enough to walk on their own? When they … Read more
Almighty Infinite Father, you are the God over all. You are Yahweh Nissi, our banner. There is no substitute. The Israelites used your ark like an idol to protect them in battle and the ark was captured. I pray you will open my eyes to the folly before I ever put a church facility or … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “And he sent two of his disciples and said to them, ‘Go into the city, and a man carrying a jar of water will meet you. Follow him, and wherever he enters, say to the master of the house, “The Teacher says, Where is my guest room, where I … Read more
What about the families of the abused? Were their relationships damaged? Did they question their parenting? I can’t speak for them or know the depth and hurt of the questions rolling through their minds. I pray for sweet spirits and unity for the families of the abused. They are victims of not only the abuser, … Read more
Father God, let none of your words fall on my deaf ears, but let me absorb all you would have me to learn from your Scriptures. I ask in the name and authority of Jesus, according to your good and perfect will. Amen “And Samuel grew, and the Lord was with him and let … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “And Peter answered him, ‘Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water.’ He said, ‘Come.’ So Peter got out of the boat and walked on the water and came to Jesus.” (Matthew 14: 28-29 ESV) Water #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
What about the victims? The judge gave them a voice, and they spoke through their letters to the court. I could not read them without tears. Two gave impact statements aloud during the trial. What about them? After years of silence, I pray that telling their stories, and speaking at the trial, releases some of … Read more
Almighty Just and Loving God, there is no one like you. You called Samuel to be your prophet while he was still a boy. He served faithfully with your Spirit upon him. My spirit testified with your Spirit in my teens as you called me to faith in Jesus. Allow me sensitivity to His promptings. … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “And whoever gives one of these little ones even a cup of cold water because he is a disciple, truly, I say to you, he will by no means lose his reward.”(Matthew 10:42 ESV) Water #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
