Almighty God, you are sovereign. There is no other god like you who goes out for the salvation of your beloved. Jesus, your beloved third of the everlasting trinity, came for our salvation in your perfect plan and timing. You also control the timing of his second coming. No one will scoff the signs then, … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “Your testimonies are my delight; they are my counselors.” (Psalm 119:24 ESV) Delight #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Lord Jesus, careful discernment is a thing. You made it so when you spoke to the religious leaders condemning you for healing on the Sabbath. They decided you were a sinner by appearances and they were righteous by appearances (Guzik) They had it backwards by appearances. We are not to judge by appearances, but by … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “In the way of your testimonies I delight as much as in all riches. I will meditate on your precepts and fix my eyes on your ways. I will delight in your statutes; I will not forget your word.” (Psalm 119:14-16 ESV) Delight #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Father God, you are the One True God who is above all. May I never seek my own glory. I seek to glorify you in the name and authority of Jesus, according to your good and perfect will. Amen. “The one who speaks on his own authority seeks his own glory; but the one who … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “Great are the works of the LORD, studied by all who delight in them.” (Psalm 111:2 ESV) Delight #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Are we still in this mode of timid silence, Lord? Do we hesitate to speak boldly of what you have done in our lives? Do we shrink back instead of stepping up? Are we so concerned of what others think of us that we forego our appointed time to speak? Let it not be so, … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because David prayed over his nation, “Trample underfoot those who lust after tribute; scatter the peoples who delight in war. Nobles shall come from Egypt; Cush shall hasten to stretch out her hands to God. O kingdoms of the earth, sing to God; sing praises to the Lord, Selah to … Read more
Lord, whom have I in heaven but you? I have believed. My spirit testifies with your Holy Spirit that you are the Holy One of God. Thank you for drawing me in your precious name, according to the good and perfect will of the Father. Amen. “After this many of his disciples turned back and … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “O Lord, open my lips, and my mouth will declare your praise. For you will not delight in sacrifice, or I would give it; you will not be pleased with a burnt offering. The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart, O God, you … Read more