Here’s another clergy cover-up technique that sets an organization up for failure. It is the inability to recognize the potential danger of abuse in the church and pro-actively preparing to handle the situation properly. From the book: “Lack of accountability of senior leaders, blocks access to those with questions, powerlessness on the part of elders; … Read more
There is no one like You, Lord Jesus, who goes out for His beloved. There is no leader more just. There is none more holy. There is no other who stands up to the enemy like You. He must flee at the mention of your name. Oh, the power of that. I approach your throne … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and … Read more
Creator, Savior, Firstborn of the Dead, Faithful Witness, Wonderful Counselor, Merciful High Priest, Prince of Peace, King of Kings and Lord of Lords, I come humbly before You in reverence for your position and in thankfulness for your availability through prayer. You know every aspect of my circumstance. You understand the alternatives for my choices. … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “For surely it is not angels that he helps, but he helps the offspring of Abraham. Therefore he had to be made like his brothers in every respect, so that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in the service of God, to make propitiation for the … Read more
Lord, thank You for this passage that succinctly describes the beauty of salvation and the goodness of God to pour out His mercy upon us. It washes over me with regeneration and renewal and encourages me to continue walking this path of His forgiveness and salvation that ends with the glorious hope of eternal life … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “But when the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us richly through … Read more
Father, I pray for a special dose of your mercy over your beloved today. Grant us your peace that passes understanding and your harmony to share with others. Draw us closer together and closer to You in the name and authority of Jesus, according to your good and perfect will. Be glorified in the outcome. … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Paul prayed for God’s mercy upon Timothy, “To Timothy, my beloved child: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.” (2 Timothy 1:2 ESV) Mercy #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Lord, thank You for Paul’s testimony as he encouraged Timothy of what You did for him. I thank You for Paul’s example to his contemporaries, and to me centuries later. I came to faith because of your love and mercy in that You displayed your perfect patience on my behalf. You captivated my heart with … Read more
