Father God, it is good to sing your praises today. I think of the list of your great works. You— -gather the outcasts -heal the brokenhearted and bind up their wounds -number the stars and name them -possess abundant power and wisdom -uplift the humble and cast down the wicked -control the weather and feed … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because the way to grace and peace is through the knowledge of God and belief in Christ, “May grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord.” (2 Peter 1:2 ESV) Peace #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
I will praise the LORD while I have my being. I will not trust in princes in whom there is no salvation. When they die, they return to the earth, and their aspirations die with them. Blessed is he whose hope is in God. The LORD made heaven and earth, the seas and all that … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Peter loved fellow followers of Christ “Greet one another with the kiss of love. Peace to all of you who are in Christ.” (1 Peter 5:14 ESV) Peace #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
My mouth will speak your praises, LORD. Let all flesh bless your holy name forever and ever! Your greatness is unsearchable. Generation after generation extols your mighty acts. They pour forth the fame of your abundant goodness and righteousness. You are gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. Your dominion endures. … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Peter quotes Psalm 34 to make it relevant to his day, and it is still relevant for our day, “Whoever desires to love life and see good days, let him keep his tongue from evil and his lips from speaking deceit; let him turn away from evil and do … Read more
I bless you, LORD. You are my rock. Who am I that you regard me or that you think of me? I am but a breath, a passing shadow. Bow your heaven down and come, rescue the earth from those whose right hand is filled with falsehood. Deliver mankind from the waters of the evil … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Peter greets the diasporate nation “To those who are elect exiles of the Dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, in the sanctification of the Spirit, for obedience to Jesus Christ and for sprinkling with his blood: May grace and … Read more
I cry out to the LORD. I place my pleas before him; and he listens. I tell him my troubles. At one time, my steps faltered and my decisions led me to a pit. There was no one to notice, no refuge and no care for my soul; until I cried out to the LORD … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “And a harvest of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace.” (James 3:18 ESV) Peace #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
