Though I have an app on my watch that encourages me to breathe, Lord, I must never forget your precious breath of life. Allow me to feel the wind of your Holy Spirit, the breath of eternal life and the gentle breeze of your presence daily. I ask in the name and authority of Jesus, … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Isaiah brings good news to the afflicted, “For as the earth brings forth its sprouts, and as a garden causes what is sown in it to sprout up, so the Lord GOD will cause righteousness and praise to sprout up before all the nations.” (Isaiah 61:11 ESV) Praise #joyinverse … Read more
Father God, thank you that your Holy Scriptures survive the ages. Your truth never changes or fails. What was true at the time of its writing applies currently. Hear my prayer for today through the words of Isaiah, “Violence shall no more be heard in your land, devastation or destruction within your borders; you shall … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Isaiah philosophized, “Violence shall no more be heard in your land, devastation or destruction within your borders; you shall call your walls Salvation, and your gates Praise.” (Isaiah 60:18 ESV) Praise #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Today is a beautiful day, because God the Father makes a way in the wilderness, “I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert. The wild beasts will honor me, the jackals and the ostriches, for I give water in the wilderness, rivers in the desert, to give drink to my … Read more
What is truth, Lord? You told Pilate that everyone who is of the truth listens to your voice. He responded with the age-old question. “What is truth?” The struggle to diffuse and weaken absolute truth, right from wrong, rages louder in the public discourse today. It fuzzes up the discussion and redirects the topic with … Read more
Father God, thank you for my church family, both near and far. These are the ones who share life with me and my biological family through all ups and downs, celebrations and disappointments. I treasure their brother- and sisterhood, and I cherish their prayer support. Thank you for blessing me with them in the name … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because praise supplants anxiety and fear, “Sing to the LORD a new song, his praise from the end of the earth, you who go down to the sea, and all that fills it, the coastlands and their inhabitants.” (Isaiah 42:10 ESV) Praise #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Lord Jesus, who do I say that you are? You are the Christ, the Son of the living God. Who do you say that I am? I am a fellow citizen with the saints and a member of your household. I am the New Covenant temple of your Holy Spirit, entering into your salvation by … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because God said, “I am the LORD; that is my name; my glory I give to no other, nor my praise to carved idols.” (Isaiah 42:8 ESV) Praise #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
