My Lord and my God, you are clothed with splendor and majesty like a robe of light that covers the earth and extends to the sky. You make the clouds your chariot and you ride on the wings of the wind. You set the earth on its foundations, covering it with the deep and texturing … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Paul got released to continue building the church, “And the jailer reported these words to Paul, saying, ‘The magistrates have sent to let you go. Therefore come out now and go in peace.’” (Acts 16:36 ESV) Peace Planets aligning at Christmas 2020. Not seen since the late 1200’s. We … Read more
I bless you, LORD, with all my soul, with all that is within me. I bless your holy name. I won’t forget your benefits. You forgave all my sins. You healed my disease. You redeemed my life from the pit. You crown me with steadfast love and mercy. You satisfy me with good. You renew … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because we share peace with brothers and sisters, “And after they had spent some time, they were sent off in peace by the brothers to those who had sent them.” (Acts 15:33 ESV) Peace #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Open your courts to the prayers of my countrymen and women, LORD. Don’t turn your face away in the hour of our need. Answer us speedily at the time we call. The days of our republic are passing like smoke, its bones wither as the grass. Restore us to your favor, O God. Our enemies … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because of eye witness accounts of Jesus’ ministry, “As for the word that he sent to Israel, preaching good news of peace through Jesus Christ (he is Lord of all), you yourselves know what happened throughout all Judea, beginning from Galilee after the baptism that John proclaimed: how God anointed … Read more
The commitment of the faithful to your blood covenant is no small thing, Lord. Your coming as Emmanuel, God with us, to live among us and teach us then die to save us stretches my thoughts to places I can’t quite reach, yet approach by faith. I will ponder the way that is blameless. I … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Christ grew his church, “So the church throughout all Judea and Galilee and Samaria had peace and was being built up. And walking in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, it multiplied.” (Acts 9:31 ESV) Peace #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
My world reels on its axis, Father, like you turn it upside down and shake it to see what falls out. The darkness seeks to pervade into the sanctuary of my heart; and my songs are but groans–heavy and without words. Yet, I sing the notes I can. I am, as Paul says, afflicted but … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Jesus addressed the doubts Thomas felt, “Eight days later, his disciples were inside again, and Thomas was with them. Although the doors were locked, Jesus came and stood among them and said, ‘Peace be with you.’” (John 20:26 ESV) Peace #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday