Merciful Savior, may I take your hand? Guide me through the minefield of current world tragedy. Help me know truth from the lies. Keep me from falling into thought traps and mind warps by focusing all my attention on you. I am thankful for the songs I wake up humming in my head. These words … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Paul considered himself a fellow worker in the faith, not taking dominion over believers, “Not that we lord it over your faith, but we work with you for your joy, for you stand firm in your faith.” (2 Corinthians 1:24 ESV) Stand Firm #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Almighty and worthy God, you are more beautiful than words could ever express. May your glory shine on earth again. May your people shed the veils of confusion and false teaching to recognize reality. May the craziness, blindness and lawlessness fade at the brightness of your Truth. Untwist the words of the deceivers. Make straight … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Scripture encourages us, “Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong.” (1 Corinthians 16:13 ESV) Stand Firm #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Lord Jesus, may I sit at your feet to know your presence, to hear your interceding prayers. Pour your love over me. Flood my soul with your peace and assurance. Quiet my stirring that I may hear your breath of truth over me. Prepare my heart for the day’s events, knowing that you are sovereign … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because God’s people stood firm against Antiochus Epiphanes’ seduction and persecution, “He shall seduce with flattery those who violate the covenant, but the people who know their God shall stand firm and take action.” (Daniel 11:32 ESV) Stand Firm #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Father God, believers have known for a long time that judgement and wrath will come. For many years of my faith it seemed way off in the future, maybe past my lifetime. But times are changing before my eyes, accelerating to the conclusion only you see and schedule. I sense the world spinning faster, threats … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because what God has purposed no one can thwart, “Remember this and stand firm, recall it to mind, you transgressors, remember the former things of old; for I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like me, declaring the end from the beginning … Read more
Almighty and Anointed One, help us. Open your courts to hear our petition. Swing wide the floodgates of your recompense and save our children! I come boldly, yet humbly to ask in the name and authority of Jesus, according to your good and perfect will. Amen. “Can the prey be taken from the mighty, or … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because of God’s lasting covenant with David, “My steadfast love I will keep for him forever, and my covenant will stand firm for him.” (Psalm 89:28 ESV) Stand Firm #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
