Gracious Lord, you are the perfect example of caring for loved ones from a distance. Let me follow your lead and pray God’s will over those who are not with me. Those relatives that live miles and miles away, the friends I left behind in St. Louis and friends serving you in other countries are … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because the writer of Hebrews entreats us, “Let us hold fast to the confession of hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful.” (Hebrews 10:23 ESV) Hope in the Lord. #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Almighty God, you are the creator of night and day, season after season. You are Elohim, mighty creator. There is none like you. Season upon season, time after time, you provide and you sustain. Whatever season we are currently traversing, you are there with us. You walk with us through seasons of work and effort. … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because our “hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks for a reason for the hope that is in you (us), yet do it with gentleness and respect. ” (1 Peter 3:15 ESV) Hope in the Lord. #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Gracious Lord, increase the territory of our influence as we tell of your victory. I bring my praise today for the way you softened and touched the heart of an abortion minded mother yesterday. You heard our cry for help. Your Holy Spirit showed up to turn her heart toward keeping this precious life you … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Paul gives us holy perspective, “(for the law made nothing perfect); but on the other hand, a better hope is introduced, through which we draw near to God.” (Hebrews 7:19 ESV) Hope in the Lord. #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Oh, I pray you could see Jesus as I see him. For me he has been a chain breaker, heart mender, life saver, worth giver, soul lover, savior and dear friend. Dearer than any other I have ever experienced. He has wrapped me in his love and absolute acceptance. He brought me to a place … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because, “We have this as a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul, a hope that enters into the inner place behind the curtain, where Jesus has gone as a forerunner on our behalf, having become a high priest forever after the order of Melchizedek.” (Hebrews 6:17 ESV) Hope in … Read more
Father God, you are holy. There is none like you. You go out for the salvation of your people. You set us apart. You are the difference in us that others see. We are sinners, cleansed in the blood of Christ and wrapped in his robe of sanctification, becoming more like him every day. Send … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because God chose to show the character of his purpose by guaranteeing it with an oath and his immutable nature, “so that by two unchangeable things, in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled for refuge might have strong encouragement to hold fast to the … Read more
