Today is a beautiful day, because Paul spoke boldly in the face of accusations by his own people; and he wouldn’t be silenced, “For this reason, therefore I have asked to see you and speak with you, since it is because of the hope of Israel that I am wearing this chain.” (Acts 26:6-7, 28:20 … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Paul confessed his faith before Felix, “I worship the God of our fathers, believing everything laid down by the Law and written in the Prophets, having a hope in God, which these men themselves accept, that there will be a resurrection of both the just and the unjust.” (Acts … Read more
Heavenly Father, show us how to rest in you, to be quiet in your presence and simply enjoy being close. Sometimes I need to rest between your shoulders on your back and be carried. Sometimes I need to rest between your shoulders in the front, being held tightly in your ever-loving, powerful arms. I put … Read more
So many decisions in this life, Lord, so much seems to come against me at the same time. Some of them are good decisions to make between opportunities. Some of them are potential resolutions to problems I face, but which way am I to go. Give me discernment to know the difference between what is … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because God changed the heart of a Pharisee who cried out to a council of Pharisees and Sadducees, “It is with respect to the hope and the resurrection of the dead that I am on trial.” (Acts 23:6 ESV) Hope in the Lord. #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
The gate is wide that leads to destruction. Father God, give us the wisdom to know the gates we open. Even for those of us who have gone the narrow way and follow Jesus, keep us from passing through the gates that move us away from you. Keep us climbing the hard path that leads … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Peter preached at Pentecost, remembering David’s words, “I saw the Lord always before me, for he is at my right hand that I may not be shaken; therefore my heart was glad, and my tongue rejoiced; my flesh also will dwell in hope.” (Acts 2: 25-26 ESV) Hope in … Read more
Holy God, infiltrate my conversations. Make me a verbal instrument of your purposes. Allow my tongue to speak only your loving kindness. Increase the gift of hospitality in me. Teach me your ways of gratitude and acceptance for everyone who enters my home. This is the house you provided and I give you full ownership. … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Jesus fulfilled the prophecy of Isaiah that, “in his name the Gentiles will hope.” (Matthew 12:21 ESV) Hope in the Lord. #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Oh, Father God, our bodies cry out for healing. The cracking and creaking increases with each passing day as we age in this fallen world. Some days we feel like the dry bones in Ezekiel’s vision. We do need your healing touch, Father, but our souls need it even more. Holy Spirit, do your thing … Read more
