Father God, sometimes the lyrics of a favorite hymn make up my prayers. You are the lover of my soul, the keeper of my sanity, and the salvation of my life. “As the deer panteth for the water, so my soul longeth after thee. You alone are my heart’s desire, and I long to worship … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because, though we are isolating for the good of the community, we can still “Shout for joy in the LORD, O you righteous! Praise befits the upright.” (Psalm 33:1 ESV) Praise #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Holy Spirit, hover over the waters once again, the masses of people who populate this globe. Drop the scales from eyes blind to God’s existence and mercy. Open hearts hardened and turned away from faith in Jesus. Give them a heart of flesh. Start the flames of belief. Awaken droves to seek the holy face … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “You have turned for me my mourning into dancing; you have loosed my sackcloth and clothed me with gladness, that my glory may sing your praise and not be silent. O Lord my God, I will give thanks to you forever!” (Psalm 30: 11-12 ESV) Praise #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Covenant God, you are the God who keeps your covenant promises with honor and steadfast love. Coming into that blood-bought contract with you means I remove my robe of sin that you paid for through Jesus’ work on the cross. It means I take on your robe of righteousness daily. In obedience to the agreement … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because God gives a new song, “Sing praises to the LORD, O you his saints, and give thanks to his holy name.” (Psalm 30:4 ESV) Praise #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Father God, may we latch on to this great salvation brought about by the sacrifice of the better High Priest, Jesus. May we see Jesus for who He is. May we rise and praise, for one day we will arise to be with Him forever. I thank you in the name and authority of Jesus, … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because David praised God for his rescue in a prophetic psalm, “From you comes my praise in the great congregation; my vows I will perform before those who hear him. The afflicted shall eat and be satisfied; those who seek him shall praise the Lord! May your hearts live forever!” … Read more
Who have we in heaven but you, Lord? Who sits at the right hand of the Almighty to intercede but you? Who prays constantly on our behalf? Who faces the battles and prepares us for coming days? Who will return as victor? Who but you wears the victor’s crown, Lord? No one. There is no … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because He is worthy of our praise, “I will tell of your name to my brothers; in the midst of the congregation I will praise you;” (Psalm 22:22 ESV) Praise #joyinverse #blessedthiddayandeveryday