Today is a beautiful day, because Jesus controls the elements, “And he awoke and rebuked the wind and said to the sea, ‘Peace! Be still!’ And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.” (Mark 4:39 ESV) Peace #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
I sing aloud to the God of my strength. I shout for joy to the One who delivers. You answered me in the secret place of thunder. You tested me in the troubled waters. Oh, that I had listened to you in the days of my wandering. I would not submit in my stubborn heart, … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because the gospel message of peace in Christ divides between those who choose to believe it and those who reject it, “Do not think that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I have not come to bring peace, but a sword.” (Matthew 10:34 ESV) Peace #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Restore us, O LORD God of Hosts! Let your face shine that we may be saved. You have fed us with the bread of tears, and given us tears to drink in full measure. You made us an object of contention for our neighbors, and our enemies laugh among themselves. Restore us to your favor. … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Jesus gave the apostles a trial run while he was still among them, along with instructions on where to go, “And if the house is worthy, let your peace come upon it, but if it is not worthy, let your peace return to you.” (Matthew 10:13 ESV) Peace #joyinverse … Read more
How long, O God, will you be angry? Hear the cries of your people in this nation. We have sinned against you, our Holy God. We have belittled your name. We have killed millions of our own babies. We have defiled your house and ignored your teaching. Forgive use, Father. Forgive our blatant arrogance before … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because God spoke through Malachi to praise Levi’s faithfulness, “My covenant with him was one of life and peace, and I gave them to him. It was a covenant of fear, and he feared me. He stood in awe of my name. True instruction was in his mouth, and no … Read more
Father God, don’t let me hide the greatness of your deeds for your people from generations after me. Open my mouth and make sure my voice to speak of how you established your people, brought them out of slavery, fed them in the desert and brought them to the land you set tor them. Guide … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Zechariah points to the rule of Jesus, “I will cut off the chariot from Ephraim and the war horse from Jerusalem; and the battle bow shall be cut off, and he shall speak peace to the nations; his rule shall be from sea to sea, and from the River … Read more
I cry aloud to you, O God, I cry aloud. My hand stretches to you in my trouble and my soul refuses to be comforted. Let me remember my song in the night. Let me meditate in my heart and do a diligent search. Are your promises at an all-time end? Have you forgotten your … Read more