The world teaches ignorance is bliss. I walked many years in ignorant behavior. There was no bliss in my heart, nor in the hearts of the people I hurt. Proverbs says the way of man seems right, but leads to death. But for the grace of God, I would still be walking ignorantly. But for … Read more
Keep me going the right direction today, Lord. Forgive me when I fail you. Let my every thought, every motive, every word and every action come from my love of Jesus, a pure heart and a good conscience. Be glorified in your precious name and powerful authority, according to the good and perfect will of … Read more
Today is a beautiful day because, “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed … Read more
Lord God, you are Jehovah Jireh, the God who provides. Thank you for the Spirit-inspired writings of your servant Paul, who writes eloquently with your blessing and authority. I have trouble putting a few words together some days, but he wrote profusely even from prison. Thank you for his greetings and salutations. He makes a … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.” (James 1:2-4 ESV) Faith #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Lord Jesus, I come to you as my source of peace and assurance. I pray for peace through my struggles, peace through any illness, peace through times of doubt or strife, peace in prosperous times and peace in the darkness of the day. You are my light and my purpose. You are the Perfecter of … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “Remember your leaders, those who spoke to you the word of God. Consider the outcome of their way of life, and imitate their faith.” (Hebrews 13:7 ESV) Faith #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Holy Spirit, energize me for the work you would direct me to do today. I ask in the precious name and powerful authority of Jesus, according to the good and perfect will of the Father. Amen. “As for you, brothers, do not grow weary in doing good.” (2 Thessalonians 3:13 ESV)
Today is a beautiful day, because “Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who … Read more
Yahweh Sabaoth, you are the Lord of Hosts over the armies of heaven and earth. You are Yahweh Shalom, the God of peace. There is none like you who rules in full control. You exist in the past, present and future all at the same time. You are all powerful and all knowing. You see … Read more
