Jehovah Hashopet, you are the Lord our judge. You are God everlasting and sovereign. I come in humility and in reverence for who you are. Guide me with your Holy Spirit. Never allow me to speak only to please man. Let me tell my story of Jesus in my life as a true and faithful … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Paul called out the opposition, “They are upsetting the faith of some. But God’s firm foundation stands, bearing this seal: ‘The Lord knows those who are his,’ and, ‘Let everyone who names the name of the Lord depart from iniquity.’” (2 Timothy 2:18b-19 ESV) Faith #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Lord God, I draw encouragement in these troubled times. The story of how your church spread in spite of the pressure of persecution’s wine press amazes me and confounds me at the same time. This positive report to Paul from believers in a city from which he was chased by an angry mob states the … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “But I am not ashamed, for I know whom I have believed, and I am convinced that he is able to guard until that day what has been entrusted to me. Follow the pattern of the sound words that you have heard from me, in the faith and love … Read more
Holy God, your Word does not return void. Open your courts to hear my petition. There is no God like you who hears and answers prayer. I ask forgiveness for our sin against you, Father. I pray for repentance to sweep over the land. I pray for awakening and revival through the conviction of your … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because mothers and grandmothers influence their children and grandchildren, “I am reminded of your sincere faith, a faith that dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice and now, I am sure, dwells in you as well.” (2 Timothy 1:5 ESV) Faith #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Almighty God and Loving Father in heaven, there is no one like you who goes out for the salvation of your beloved. I lift my family members to your courts for your favor and blessing. Put your hedge of protection around them. Part the seas on their behalf and make a way where there seems … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Paul’s advice to Timothy applies today, “O Timothy, guard the deposit entrusted to you. Avoid the irreverent babble and contradictions of what is falsely called ‘knowledge,’ for by professing it some have swerved from the faith. Grace be with you.” (1 Timothy 6: 20-21 ESV) Faith #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Heavenly Father, you are the God of freedom. I pray for all those in chains. Some who are under persecution and imprisoned. Some who are in bondage to substances or abusive situations. Some who are bound by their own thoughts. Some who are bound by illness. I come humbly and in reverence for who you … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Paul urges Timothy to take hold of eternal life, “For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evils. It is through this craving that some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many pangs. But as for you, O man of God, … Read more