Today is a beautiful day, because “I waited patiently for the Lord; he inclined to me and heard my cry. He drew me up from the pit of destruction, out of the miry bog, and set my feet upon a rock, making my steps secure. He put a new song in my mouth, a song … Read more
A hint of green adorns the branch tips in the woods, and the forsythia glitters its golden blossoms on the hillside. The newness of spring brings a hope for warmer days and pleasant evenings. The songbirds begin their return to my feeders. Their songs ring in my ears, and I lift a prayer in thanksgiving … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “Sing to him a new song; play skillfully on the strings, with loud shouts.: (Psalm 33:3 ESV) New #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Lord Jesus, your resurrection has given me life, eternal life according to the New Covenant. I trust your Word. I believe in You. I am a new creature because of You. I am redeemed because of You. I will spend eternity with You. The New Heaven and New Earth will be my forever home. This … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “And the world is passing away along with its desires, but whoever does the will of God abides forever.” (1 John 2:17 ESV) Will of God #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Father, to think that the ones closest to You, who have the most intimate relationship with You, Jesus and the Holy Spirit, intercede according to your perfect will puts me in a pensive state of awe and thankfulness for what You do for me. You keep loving, providing, and upholding me even when my heart … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “And he who searches hearts knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God. And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his … Read more
Lord, direct my steps today in a godly purpose. I pray in your name, Jesus, according to the good and perfect will of the Father. Amen. “But the one who looks into the perfect law, the law of liberty, and perseveres, being no hearer who forgets but a doer who acts, he will be blessed … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because God desires that we be doers of the Word, “But the one who looks into the perfect law, the law of liberty, and perseveres, being no hearer who forgets but a doer who acts, he will be blessed in his doing.” (James 1: 25 ESV) Will of God #joyinverse … Read more
Lord, it isn’t always easy what with all the earthly distractions, but I strive to look past the current events to see your glory, to be with You in heaven, to see You face-to-face, and to greet the protector of my soul. We share days together now, but oh, what a glorious homecoming there will … Read more
