Today is a beautiful day, because the LORD seeks justice, “O house of David! Thus says the LORD: ‘Execute justice in the morning, and deliver from the hand of the oppressor him who has been robbed, lest my wrath go forth like fire, and burn with none to quench it, because of your evil deeds.’” … Read more
Thank you, Father God, for the beauty of your Word. Thank you for your Holy Spirit who keeps His hand upon me as I read and study. Thank you for placing a continuing desire to know more of you. Thank you for the peace and assurance that knowledge brings. I come with a grateful heart … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “And I will make you to this people a fortified wall of bronze; they will fight against you, but they shall not prevail over you, for I am with you to save you and deliver you, declares the LORD.” (Jeremiah 15:20 ESV) Deliver #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Father, I trust You. You have the power to turn the hearts of the kings. I pray to see a mighty work at your righteous right hand. I ask in the name and authority of Jesus, according to your good and perfect will. Amen. “And they kept the Feast of Unleavened Bread seven days … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because God told Jeremiah, “They will fight against you, but they shall not prevail against you, for I am with you, declares the LORD, to deliver you.” (Jeremiah 1:19 ESV) Deliver #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
God sent His Son. His name is Jesus. A Blessed Christmas to you and yours! “She will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.” (Matthew 1:21 ESV) #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
I wear my emotions on my sleeve this time of year, Lord. I cry at the drop of a hat with my mixed emotions taking control. The lights, songs, parties, friends and family contrast with the shadows of past difficult Christmases, and the tears come easily. Lord, the reality strikes me of what You have … Read more
I sing a new song to you, Lord. Your mercies are new each day. You fortify the temple within me through your Word. You build me up in my weakness. You lift me up when I fail you. You put my feet on your solid foundation. You point me in the way I should go. … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Isaiah tells of the folly of idols, “He feeds on ashes; a deluded heart has led him astray, and he cannot deliver himself or say, ‘Is there not a lie in my right hand?’” (Isaiah 44:20 ESV) Deliver #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Whoever is among us of all God’s people, may the Lord God be with us as we celebrate the birth of Jesus. He will be King of kings and Lord of lords forever. Praise His Name, according to the good and perfect will of the Father. Amen. “Thus says Cyrus king of Persia, ‘The … Read more