Heavenly Father, you are the God of provision. I pray your will over the workers in your fields of harvest. Provide the needed paperwork and supplies. Give them safe travel. Draw them close to your heart and grant them courage. Most of all, Father, let them have your unspeakable joy and unlimited laughter. I ask … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because ” … the one who sows to his own flesh will from the flesh reap corruption, but the one who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life.” (Galatians 6:8 ESV) Life #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Holy God, you are our Abba, Father. Oh, how the mystery of why such a righteous and powerful creator would desire intimate relationships with us sinners amazes me. You never forsake us. We may be orphans or abandoned by family, but you are our constant hope and refuge. I lift up all those who are … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Paul explains how our not being able to keep the commandments proves our need for a Savior, “Is the law then contrary to the promises of God? Certainly not! For if a law had been given that could give life, then righteousness would indeed be by the law. But … Read more
Well, Abba Father, another birthday rolls around. The decades pile up. Some of them have been tough, but you were with me through them all. Thank you for the start of another decade. Thank you for a name, though hard to live up to at times, reminds me that through you I have stubborn joy … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Paul wrote, ” I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.” (Galatians … Read more
Lord, bring us those who are seeking and need to hear what you have done in our lives. Open our eyes to see them and our hearts to love them with your gospel message. I ask in your precious and powerful name, according to the Father’s good and perfect will. Amen. “Your righteousness, O God, … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because the revelation of Christ to Paul drastically changed him forever, “For you have heard of my former life in Judaism, how I persecuted the church of God violently and tried to destroy it.” (Galatians 1:13 ESV) Life #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Holy God, spread your gospel message. Time and tribulation did not stop it, but increased its effectiveness. We have been in the last days since Jesus’ ascension. Every day brings us one day closer to his return. May your Spirit roam the whole earth with dreams and visions, drawing and calling more and more into … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “… while we are still in this tent, we groan, being burdened—not that we would be unclothed, but that we would be further clothed, so that what is mortal may be swallowed up by life. He who has prepared us for this very thing is God, who has given … Read more