Today is a beautiful day, because “Thus says the LORD of hosts: The fast of the fourth month and the fast of the fifth and the fast of the seventh and the fast of the tenth shall be to the house of Judah seasons of joy and gladness and cheerful feasts. Therefore love truth and … Read more
Almighty, powerful God, you are more glorious than the mountains, victorious over your enemies. You are to be feared. Who can stand before you in your anger? You uttered judgement and the earth heard and was still when you arose to establish right and save the humble of the earth. We make our vows to … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “These are the things that you shall do: Speak the truth to one another; render in your gates judgments that are true and make for peace; do not devise evil in your hearts against one another, and love no false oaths, for all these things I hate, declares the … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Zechariah points to Jesus, “It is he who shall build the temple of the LORD and shall bear royal honor, and shall sit and rule on his throne. And there shall be a priest on his throne, and the counsel of peace shall be between them both.”’ (Zechariah 6:13 … Read more
Truly God is good to the pure in heart, but my feet almost stumbled in my steps nearly slipped when I envied the arrogance and the wicked who prospered. They are not stricken like the rest of mankind. Their pride is their necklace, and their garments are violence. They scoff and speak of malice. Loftily … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “The latter glory of this house shall be greater than the former, says the LORD of hosts. And in this place I will give peace, declares the LORD of hosts.” (Haggai 2:9 ESV) Peace #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Give our leaders justice, O God. May they judge in righteousness and truth. May they defend the cause of the people and crush the oppressor. Redeem them from violence, because their blood is precious in your sight. Blessed are you, LORD God, for you alone do wondrous things. May we see your glory and know … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Jesus is our peace, “And he shall stand and shepherd his flock in the strength of the Lord, in the majesty of the name of the Lord his God. And they shall dwell secure, for now he shall be great to the ends of the earth. And he shall … Read more
LORD God, you gave the command to save me. You are my rock and fortress. My mouth is filled with your praise and glory all day. You are not far from me. You make haste to help me! I trust in your hope continually and will praise you more and more. Your righteousness, O God, … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because God spoke to Daniel through visions, but he speaks to us through the Holy Spirit, “And he said, ‘O man greatly loved, fear not, peace be with you; be strong and of good courage.’ And as he spoke to me, I was strengthened and said, ‘Let my lord speak, … Read more