Life without purpose is life without direction. Thank you for giving me a higher calling, Father. Thank you for drawing me out of the pit to do my part in snatching others from the fire. Thank you for making ways and providing. Thank you for blessing me with strength and endurance along the way. Thank … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because we are to provide for family, “But if anyone does not provide for his relatives, and especially for members of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.” (1 Timothy 5:8 ESV) Faith #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Holy Spirit, guide my speech. Give me the words to touch the hearts and minds of those within my circle of influence. Don’t let my tongue get ahead of what you are telling me. Help me pause to pray before I open my mouth. Open my ears to hear you. Let me represent my Savior … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.” (1 Timothy 4:12 ESV) Faith #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Holy Spirit, guide my steps as I go through my days. May I recognize the value of the hours I have left. May I concentrate on the important things, and put aside the trivial. Be glorified in the outcome. I ask in the name and authority of Jesus, according to the good and perfect will … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because, “For everything created by God is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving, for it is made holy by the word of God and prayer. If you put these things before the brothers, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, being … Read more
Father God, there is no one like you who hears our prayers and answers. Though Paul would probably have preferred not to be imprisoned for declaring Christ, you answered his request to open a door for the gospel he taught. Thank you for that, Father. Thank you for answering my prayers, even if the answer … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “Now the Spirit expressly says that in later times some will depart from the faith by devoting themselves to deceitful spirits and teachings of demons, through the insincerity of liars whose consciences are seared,” (1 Timothy 4:1-2 ESV) Faith #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Almighty God, you are El Roi, the God who sees me. You know the good and the bad of my story. You forgive my mess-ups and you require that I forgive those who would harm me. It was a great burden lifted from me to know that your recompense is sure and your justice is … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Paul gave Timothy the requirements for serving as deacon, “Deacons likewise must be dignified, not double-tongued, not addicted to much wine, not greedy for dishonest gain. They must hold the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience.” (1 Timothy 3:8-9 ESV) Faith #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday