Today is a beautiful day, because David asks for God’s light and truth to lead him to vindication at the altar of God, “Vindicate me, O God, and defend my cause against an ungodly people, from the deceitful and unjust man deliver me!” (Psalm 43:1 ESV) Deliver #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
You are our strength, Lord God. You are Jehovah Nissi, the banner over us. Guide us and guard us as we traverse the coming days. Events and threats swirl around us, but you are our certainty and the center of our faith. You do not move or change. Your promises are certain. You are in … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because David sought God’s help, “Be pleased, O Lord, to deliver me! O Lord, make haste to help me! Let those be put to shame and disappointed altogether who seek to snatch away my life; let those be turned back and brought to dishonor who delight in my hurt!” (Psalm … Read more
Lord God, a turning point looms ahead. You see around the blind curve in the path of this nation. Take the wheel, Lord. Help us discern correctly. Help us, O Lord our God, for we rely on you. I pray your will be done. I pray the protection of the blood of Jesus over your … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “And now, O Lord, for what do I wait? My hope is in you. Deliver me from all my transgressions. Do not make me the scorn of the fool!” (Psalm 39: 7-8 ESV) Deliver #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
I sense a world-wide tectonic shift coming, Lord God. Remove the scales from the people’s eyes. Open the eyes of the blind. I pray your will over the nations and their inhabitants. Let it be done on earth as it is in heaven. May our people and our leaders do what is right in your … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “Behold, the eye of the Lord is on those who fear him, on those who hope in his steadfast love, that he may deliver their soul from death and keep them alive in famine.” (Psalm 33: 18-19 ESV) Deliver #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
You are ever present in my heart and mind, Lord. Let me grow in faithfulness as I consider my commitment to serve and honor you. Forgive me when I fail you. Be the strength to my weakness and the fullness to my emptiness. Reign over my days and protect me through the night. Light my … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because the Lord is my refuge, “In you, O LORD, do I take refuge; let me never be put to shame; in your righteousness deliver me!” (Psalm 31:1 ESV) Deliver #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Look upon your servants, Father, as we humble ourselves before our Mighty God. We bring you praises, glory and honor. We ask your forgiveness, for we have failed you. As Habakkuk prayed, and as you did for King Rehoboam, we request that in your wrath, remember mercy. We come in the precious name and powerful … Read more