Almighty Ancient of Days, you are above all. Search my heart and remove any motives outside your will for my purpose. Guide my thoughts, words and deeds for your good pleasure. Be glorified in my efforts. I come to your mercy seat for your favor and blessing in the name and authority of Jesus, according … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because God sent Moses to rescue His people, “Thus says the LORD, ‘By this you shall know that I am the LORD: behold, with the staff that is in my hand I will strike the water that is in the Nile, and it shall turn into blood.’” (Exodus 7:17 ESV) … Read more
Lord, lead me to the rock that is higher than I. I pray for the members of your church. Give them discernment in selecting which church to attend. Keep them alert to leadership transparency. Protect them from the spiritually abusive leaders and don’t allow them to sit under the teaching of such. Give them your … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “When the child grew older, she brought him to Pharaoh’s daughter, and he became her son. She named him Moses, ‘Because,’ she said, ‘I drew him out of the water.’” (Exodus 2:10 ESV) Water #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Almighty and Holy God, you are El Roi, the God who sees me. You know my frailties and my tendency to forget. Thank you that Paul reminds me of the gospel as he writes his salutation. He puts the most important message first in his letters. I need that repetition, Father. Thank you for your … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because what men intend for evil, God can turn for good, “So when Joseph came to his brothers, they stripped him of his robe, the robe of many colors that he wore. And they took him and threw him into a pit. The pit was empty; there was no water … Read more
Lord Jesus, it is good that I remind myself that you are with me. As Psalm 139 says, there is nowhere I can go that you are not with me. You are constant in my waking and sleeping. Your grace gives me peace and assurance. It eases my spirit and calms my anxiety. You are … Read more
Father God, this verse is thought provoking. Paul wrote to Timothy from prison, knowing his earthly life was coming to an end. You rescued him from prison before, from shipwreck, and from stoning. Paul knew what it was to be pulled from the pit of evil physically. He also understood that you would rescue him … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “A river flowed out of Eden to water the garden, and there it divided and became four rivers.” (Genesis 2:10 ESV) Water #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Loving and Compassionate God, thank you for preserving Paul’s writing so that it is available to encourage me. You are my foundation. Jesus, you are the rock that is higher than I. You are the constant presence upon which I depend. You are the protector and lover of my soul. You are there when others … Read more