Today is a beautiful day, because “But when the kindness and the love of God our Savior toward man appeared, not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit, whom He poured out on us abundantly … Read more
Almighty God, You are the God who can turn the hearts of kings like You turn the rivers in whichever direction You wish them to go. Turn the hearts of the nations to Jesus, Father. From the heads of state to the people they govern, turn all hearts and minds to see, love and follow … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men, teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in the present age, looking for the blessed hope and glorious appearing of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ, who gave … Read more
Jesus, my Precious Lord and Savior, You are the Word who became flesh and dwelt among us. You are the One with the power to give life and to raise those who have died with Your words. You are the Creator who spoke everything into being. There is no power that can silence Your Word, … Read more
Today is a beautiful day because, Paul encouraged Timothy, “You therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. Remember that Jesus Christ, of the seed of David, was raised from the dead according to my gospel, for which I suffer trouble as an evildoer, even to the point of chains; … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Paul instructed Timothy that because he was not given a spirit of fear, but one of power, love and a sound mind, “Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me His prisoner, but share with me in the sufferings for the gospel according … Read more
King Jesus, You didn’t promise that our days would be easier with less pain and less chaos once we believed. You told us through Paul that we must endure hardship as a good soldier for Your kingdom. Paul is our example of the pattern of longsuffering that believers face when we trust in Your promise … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Jesus called Paul to repentance, “And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord who has enabled me, because He counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry, although I was formerly a blasphemer, a persecutor, and an insolent man; but I obtained mercy because I did it ignorantly in unbelief. … Read more
Lord, You know my heart. You know my tendency toward codependency and people pleasing. You have seen me avoid confrontation at all cost. You direct me to stand fast to Your leading and teaching. You encourage me to hold on to who You are and what You are doing to sanctify me and mold me … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “Therefore, brethren, stand fast and hold the traditions which you were taught, whether by word or our epistle. Now may our Lord Jesus Christ Himself, and our God and Father, who has loved us and given us everlasting consolation and good hope by grace, comfort your hearts and establish you … Read more