Today is a beautiful day, because of the times God has provided, “And they began discussing it among themselves, saying, ‘We brought no bread.’ But Jesus, aware of this, said, ‘O you of little faith, why are you discussing among yourselves the fact that you have no bread? Do you not yet perceive? Do you … Read more
Lord, your name is powerful. Your name is wonderful. Your name is above all. Your name covers the hosts of heaven and of earth. Your blood covers me; and extends the promise of these words to me. Satan holds no sway over me because of your atoning blood. He must flee at your name. I … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Jesus heard and responded to the Canaanite woman’s pleas for help, “Then Jesus answered her, ‘O woman, great is your faith! Be it done for you as you desire.’ And her daughter was healed instantly.” (Matthew 15:28 ESV) Faith #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Today is a beautiful day, because “But when he saw the wind, he was afraid, and beginning to sink he cried out, ‘Lord, save me.’ Jesus immediately reached out his hand and took hold of him, saying to him, ‘O you of little faith, why did you doubt?’” (Matthew 14:30-31 ESV) Faith #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Peace, dear Lord. I sit in silence with only the sounds of the hickory grove audible. I close my eyes to feel your presence. I open my heart to know your perfect peace. I bow my head in thanksgiving and reverence for a Savior who overcame evil and death. Only you are worthy to be … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Jesus touches lives, “Then he touched their eyes, saying, ‘According to your faith be it done to you.’” (Matthew 9:29 ESV) Faith #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Loving Father, the rotation of the earth has the days growing shorter. The rotation of the years moves me closer to the end of life this side of glory. I sense the urgency of the coming certainty, and I look to live freely and without fear as each new day rolls through. My body and … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “Jesus turned, and seeing her he said, ‘Take heart, daughter; your faith has made you well.’ And instantly the woman was made well.” (Matthew 9:22 ESV) Faith #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Lord Jesus, teach me your ways. Forgive me when I fail you. Let me sense your nearness in the quietness of my prayer times and in the business of my days. Surround me with your angels and keep me from harm. I love you, Lord. I am your beloved and part of the bride of … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because God forgives when we repent and turn to Him in faith, “And behold, some people brought to him a paralytic, lying on a bed. And when Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, ‘Take heart, my son; your sins are forgiven.’” (Matthew 9:2 ESV) Faith #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday