Give ear to my prayer, O God. Hear my plea for mercy, for the noise of the enemy encroaches around me. The oppression of the wicked drops trouble upon me. They bear anger and a grudge against me for my standing. My heart anguishes, and I cry, “Oh, that I had wings like a dove! … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “O LORD, you will ordain peace for us, for you have indeed done for us all our works.” (Isaiah 26:12 ESV) Peace #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Father God, you uphold my life. You saved me by your name and vindicated me by your might. Though trials rise up against me, you are my help. You have delivered me from every struggle, and my eyes look on in triumph. I bring my free will offering, and give thanks in your name and … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you.” (Isaiah 26:3 ESV) Peace #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Abba Father, you look down from heaven to see if I understand and seek you. Hold me fast. Don’t let me stray. Keep me from falling away in all the chaos and corruption. You scatter those who encamp against me. You put them to shame. You restored my future. You give me hope and a … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because the zeal of the LORD of Hosts will do this, “Of the increase of his government and of peace there will be no end, on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish it and to uphold it with justice and with righteousness from this time forth … Read more
Mighty Ruler, coming King, your steadfast love endures throughout my days. Though evil tongues plot destruction and deceit, you will break them down forever. You will snatch and tear them from their tent. You will snatch them from the land of the living. These are those who do not make you their refuge, but trust … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Jesus’ birth was foretold hundreds of years prior to it happening, “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” (Isaiah 9:6 … Read more
Have mercy on me, O God! Blot out my sins against you in your steadfast love and bountiful grace. Accept my sacrifice of a broken spirit, a broken and contrite heart. Purge me with hyssop. Wash me and I shall be whiter than snow. You delight in truth in my inward being; and you teach … Read more
Heavenly Father, you are the Mighty One, God the LORD, who speaks, summoning the earth from rising sun to setting of the same. The perfection of your beauty shines forth. The heavens declare your righteousness, for you alone are judge. The world and its fullness are yours. Show me the way of your salvation. I … Read more