Behold, Father, please look at your servant. Do not turn your head away, but allow me to come close; close enough to know your love for me; close enough to sense the warmth of your arm across my shoulders as I rest in you. Restore the strength of the one you love, and rebuild my … Read more
I am made in your image, Father God. To know that you are clothes with splendor and majesty, and that is the image from which I spring, sends my imagination spinning. I exhale the burdens of the day and inhale this vision of being your child, created in your likeness, clothed in royalty through the … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because God is gracious, “Therefore the LORD waits to be gracious to you, and therefore he exalts himself to show mercy to you. For the LORD is a God of justice; blessed are all those who wait for him.” (Isaiah 30:18 ESV) Blessed #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Our Victorious Lord Jesus, may we find all our yeses in you. May we know your direction for our feet. May we never stray to the right nor to the left, but always walk in the righteous path you desire. I ask these things in your name and authority, according to the good and perfect … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “Blessed is the one who fears the LORD always, but whoever hardens his heart will fall into calamity.” (Proverbs 28:14 ESV) Blessed #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Father, show us how to follow the example of Paul. Grant us greater faith in trials, sincere forgiveness in our walk with others, increased boldness to defend the gospel, and courageous hope as you do a good work in us. May we look forward to the completion of that good work with unspeakable joy. I … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “Whoever gives thought to the word will discover good, and blessed is he who trusts in the LORD.” (Proverbs 16:20 ESV) Blessed #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Lord, whom have I in heaven but you? Who fights for me? Who holds me in His righteous right hand? Who covers me as a refuge? Who calls me to be His? None, but you, dear Lord, none but you. There is no one like you, my kinsman redeemer. I praise your mighty works in … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “Whoever despises his neighbor is a sinner, but blessed is he who is generous to the poor.” (Proverbs 14:21 ESV) Blessed #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
I long to rest between the shoulders of the Almighty. In the arms of my loving God I find peace and joy. May I simply abide with Jesus for all that implies, and for all that imparts: solace, renewal, companionship, hope and bearing much fruit. I ask these things in the precious and powerful name … Read more
