Holy God, never let me diminish or ignore the purpose for which I am here. I lift my prayer in humility and reverence for who you are. I ask in the precious name and powerful authority of Jesus, according to your good and perfect will. Amen. “Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Paul was sent to reach the Gentiles, “For this I was appointed a preacher and an apostle (I am telling the truth, I am not lying), a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and truth.” (1 Timothy 2:7 ESV) Faith #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Father God, thank you for this Spirit-breathed admonishment from Paul to families. You place a godly order to the operative structure of a family. Forgive me, Father, for I failed you here; but I learned that the family cogs don’t mesh if all parties don’t hold to their proper responsibility. I learned a wife who … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “This charge I entrust to you, Timothy, my child, in accordance with the prophecies previously made about you, that by them you may wage the good warfare, holding faith and a good conscience.” (1 Timothy 1:18-19a ESV) Faith #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Father God, thank you for loving me. You are El Roi, the God who sees me. Let the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart be acceptable to you. Let my deeds honor the name of Jesus. Let my desires be according to your will in the name and authority of Jesus. … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because the forgiveness of Christ overcomes my past record, “I thank him who has given me strength, Christ Jesus our Lord, because he judged me faithful, appointing me to his service, though formerly I was a blasphemer, persecutor, and insolent opponent. But I received mercy because I had acted ignorantly … Read more
Open my heart, soul and voice to sing your praises, Lord. Let me raise a joyful noise to please your hearing. Help me to hear the song you sing over me. Allow the lyrics and melody to bolster my faith and increase my love for you that translates into love for those around me. Keep … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “The aim of our charge is love that issues from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith.” (1 Timothy 1:5 ESV) Faith #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Holy Spirit, direct my ways in love as I move through the rhythms of my days. Let all my arbitration be done in the aspect of love, with the outcome of love. Above all, grant me the peace of harmony through the love in my heart for my family, my brothers and sisters in Christ, … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Paul warns against false teaching, “As I urged you when I was going to Macedonia, remain at Ephesus so that you may charge certain persons not to teach any different doctrine, nor to devote themselves to myths and endless genealogies, which promote speculations rather than the stewardship from God … Read more