Today is a beautiful day, because Scripture shows glimpses of heaven and hell, “And he called out, ‘Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus to dip the end of his finger in water and cool my tongue, for I am in anguish in this flame.’” (Luke 16:24 ESV) Water #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Father God, you are El Roi, the God who sees us. You know our needs before we can voice them. You hear our cries even though we disappoint you. You work continually for the greater good and for your glory. You did not abdicate your throne for Saul. You remained in control then, and you … Read more
LORD God, you are the one just ruler. You are Jehovah Hashopet, the Lord Our Judge. You are not like human kings. There is no one like you who meets out retribution for sin, yet governs with grace and forgiveness when we confess before you. Thank you for your justice. Thank you for your kind-heartedness … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “Then the Lord answered him, ‘You hypocrites! Does not each of you on the Sabbath untie his ox or his donkey from the manger and lead it away to water it? And ought not this woman, a daughter of Abraham whom Satan bound for eighteen years, be loosed from … Read more
Father God, I am grateful you give us free will. Help me through your Holy Spirit to never abuse it for my personal gain. Lead me in my decision processes to come to you and think through the consequences to the very end of every choice that comes before me. Each turn in the path … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “And a windstorm came down on the lake, and they were filling with water and were in danger. And they went and woke him, saying, ‘Master, Master, we are perishing!’ And he awoke and rebuked the wind and the raging waves, and they ceased, and there was a calm. … Read more
Almighty God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, you are my Heavenly Father. I direct my heart to you alone. I serve you alone in the name and authority of Jesus, according to your good and perfect will. You have delivered me in Christ from the hand of the enemy. Forgive me when I fail you. … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “Then turning toward the woman he said to Simon, ‘Do you see this woman? I entered your house; you gave me no water for my feet, but she has wet my feet with her tears and wiped them with her hair.’” (Luke 7:44 ESV) Water #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Almighty Infinite Father, you are the God over all. You are Yahweh Nissi, our banner. There is no substitute. The Israelites used your ark like an idol to protect them in battle and the ark was captured. I pray you will open my eyes to the folly before I ever put a church facility or … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “And he sent two of his disciples and said to them, ‘Go into the city, and a man carrying a jar of water will meet you. Follow him, and wherever he enters, say to the master of the house, “The Teacher says, Where is my guest room, where I … Read more