How long shall the wicked exult, O LORD? Rise up, O judge of the earth; repay the proud what they deserve! They pour out their arrogant and boastful words. They crush your people and afflict your heritage. You hear, for you planted the ear. You see, because you formed the eye. Blessed is the one … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Jesus told the eleven remaining apostles at the Last Supper, “Peace I leave with you; my Peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.” (John 14:27 ESV) Peace #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
LORD God, you reign robed in majesty, girded with strength! Your throne is established forever; it will not be moved. The floods lift up their roaring; yet you are mightier than the thundering waters, mightier than the waves of the seas. You alone are God on High. Your decrees are trustworthy. Holiness benefits your house … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Jesus appeared to disciples after his resurrection, “As they were talking about these things, Jesus himself stood among them, and said to them, ‘Peace to you!’” Peace #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
O Most High God, it is good to declare your steadfast love in the morning and your faithfulness by night. You make me glad with your works. Your thoughts are deep and far beyond my capacity. You defeat the wicked. Though they sprout like grass and the evildoers flourish, they are doomed to destruction forever … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Jesus wanted peace that would not come because the people turned away, leaving him to weep, “saying, ‘Would that you, even you, had known on this day the things that make for peace! But now they are hidden from your eyes…’” (Luke 19:42 ESV) Peace #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
I take shelter in your shadow, Lord. I desire to dwell in the refuge of your presence. I take my place beneath your wings where your faithfulness is my shield. I will not fear the terror that stalks by night nor the arrows that fly by day, because you cover me. Command your angels concerning … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “As he was drawing near—already on the way down the Mount of Olives—the whole multitude of his disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works that they had seen, saying, ‘Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the … Read more
Lord, you are my refuge. From everlasting to everlasting you are God. There is no other. A thousand years in your sight is but a day–a watch in the night. You set my sins before you and sweep me away like a flood. My years come to an end as a sigh. Teach me to … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because we share peace, “Whatever house you enter, first say, ‘Peace be to this house!’ And if a son of peace is there, your peace will rest upon him. But if not, it will return to you.” (Luke 10:5-6 ESV) Peace #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
