Today is a beautiful day, because we can read of the wisdom God gave to Daniel, “And in every matter of wisdom and understanding about which the king inquired of them, he found them ten times better than all the magicians and enchanters that were in all his kingdom. Daniel answered and said: ‘Blessed be … Read more
Lord Jesus, Alpha and Omega, you are the firstborn and ruler of kings on earth. I come humbly to acknowledge your sovereignty. I bring my offering of gratitude, because you freed me from my sin by shedding your blood in place of mine. You made me part of your kingdom of priests by your grace. … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because we lean not on our manufactured wisdom, but on that which God provides, “As for these four youths, God gave them learning and skill in all literature and wisdom, and Daniel had understanding in all visions and dreams.” (Daniel 1:17 ESV) Wisdom #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
God of Creation, from beginning to end you are Elohim. Lord Jesus, you are Alpha and Omega. Time and tide heed no man, but you control them both. I thank you for the prophets. I thank you for the apostles. Their eyewitness accounts of your testimony are golden to me. Your teachings jump from the … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “It is he who made the earth by his power, who established the world by his wisdom, and by his understanding stretched out the heavens.” (Jeremiah 10:12 ESV) Wisdom #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Father God, the yardstick of Proverbs 31 shows me where I have some success at achieving the goals of its verses. However, it also shows me how short I fall to your expectations and how I fail you in so many ways. Thank you for the saving grace that justifies me, Father. Thank you for … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “Thus says the Lord: ‘Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, let not the mighty man boast in his might, let not the rich man boast in his riches, but let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows me, that I am the … Read more
Holy Spirit, open my mouth for the mute, the afflicted, the needy, and the unborn to whom all sorts of injustice happens. Give me strength to stand for the innocent who struggle at the hands of those who seize power over the weaker. Show me to reach out my hand to uplift and my soul … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “The Lord is exalted, for he dwells on high; he will fill Zion with justice and righteousness, and he will be the stability of your times, abundance of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge; the fear of the Lord is Zion’s treasure.” (Isaiah 33:5-6 ESV) Wisdom #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Holy God, you are my rock and my salvation. I come today with the prayer from Proverbs. In your grace, Father, grant me these things before I leave the land of the living. Take away falsehood and lies; remove the evil of them and the evildoers. Don’t give me poverty nor riches, but provide according … Read more