Lord, I know you watched me struggle this morning. Your heart sank a little to see fear and doubt take hold. I wrestled with images of dying nations, that perhaps my own is one of them, warships and enemy threats, financial stresses and lack of food supplies world wide. Powerful visions of a time I … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because praises rise in every circumstance, “O Lord, open my lips, and my mouth will declare your praise.” (Psalm 51:15 ESV) Praise #joyinvrese #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Father God, we have such a burden, an unbelievably heavy weight on our shoulders as we go through the viral threat. We cannot carry it, but you can. All glory, honor and praise to your name, Adonai! We lift our hands to you in the precious name and powerful authority of Jesus, according to your … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “As your name, O God, so your praise reaches to the ends of the earth. Your right hand is filled with righteousness.” (Psalm 48:10 ESV) Praise #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
The birds come to nest, and the deer shed their winter coats, and the world continues to turn under this great burden of invisible threat. Who is in control? Who knows the outcome? What is truth? Where is it found? In whom can I trust? Only in you do I put my faith, dear Lord. … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because we can “Sing praises to God, sing praises! Sing praises to our King, sing praises! For God is the King of all the earth; sing praises with a psalm!” (Psalm 47: 6-7 ESV) Praise #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Yahweh Sabbaoth, you are the God of Hosts in heaven and under heaven. There is nothing too hard for your power and wisdom. I come to your throne in humility, knowing you are a consuming fire against those who hate you, yet a loving Father to those who love you. I ask that you turn … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “I will cause your name to be remembered in all generations; therefore nations will praise you forever and ever.” (Psalm 45:17 ESV) Praise #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Father God, I know you hear my prayers. I know your Holy Spirit translates them and prays your will. I am grateful that Jesus sits at your right hand to intercede on my behalf. So, I am confident that your will hear and understand my prayer, even if I don’t say it quite right. My … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “Then I will go to the altar of God, to God my exceeding joy, and I will praise you with the lyre, O God, my God.” (Psalm 43:4 ESV) Praise #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday