O God, you are my God. There is none like you, who refreshes my soul in this parched and weary land. Your steadfast love is better than life, and I will bless you as long as I live. I lift up my hands. You satisfy my soul. I remember you on my bed and meditate … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “Surely he has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows; yet we esteemed him stricken, smitten by God and afflicted. But he was pierced for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his wounds we are healed. … Read more
I wait quietly for your presence and assurance, Father God. For you alone are my rock and my salvation. You are my fortress, and I will not be shaken. I wait in silence. You are my hope and my glory. I trust in you. You have spoken. Twice I have heard that power and steadfast … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him who brings good news, who publishes peace, who brings good news of happiness, who publishes salvation, who says to Zion, ‘Your God reigns.’” (Isaiah 52:7 ESV) Peace #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Lead me to the rock that is higher than I, Lord. You are my refuge, my strong tower. Let me dwell in the shelter of your wings forever. Prolong my life to serve you. Appoint steadfast love and faithfulness to watch over me, that I may live out my covenant relationship with you each day. … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because God laments over us, “I am the LORD your God, who teaches you to profit, who leads you in the way you should go. Oh that you had paid attention to my commandments! Then your peace would have been like a river, and your righteousness like the waves of … Read more
Oh, grant us help against our foes, Great God! Our salvation is not by our own hand. It comes not from our study and understanding. It is not bestowed because of our deeds. It comes only from you, our Holy God. Without you, we are nothing. With you, we do valiantly, for you bring down … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because God spoke through Isaiah to warn his people, “For a long time I have held my peace; I have kept still and restrained myself; now I will cry out like a woman in labor; I will gasp and pant.” (Isaiah 42:14 ESV) Peace #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Almighty, omnipotent Jehovah God, there is none like you. Your Word lasts throughout the generations. Its relevance never fades. Your word picture in Psalm 59 describes the scenes in many of our cities today. Help us, Dear God. Deliver us from those who work evil. Rouse yourself to punish all the nations; spare none who … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because King Hezekiah prayed to God for deliverance and didn’t listen to the silken tongue of the king of Assyria, “Do not listen to Hezekiah. For thus says the king of Assyria: Make your peace with me and come out to me. Then each one of you will eat of … Read more
