Today is a beautiful day, because God gives life, “as it is written, ‘I have made you the father of many nations’—in the presence of the God in whom he (Abraham) believed, who gives life to the dead and calls into existence the things that do not exist.” (Romans 4:17 ESV) Life #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Dear God, thank you for new life in Christ! I praise you in the precious name and powerful authority of the one who suffered unspeakable pain and anguish to bring this to fruition, according to your good and perfect will. Amen. “We were buried therefore with him by baptism into death, in order that, just … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “to those who by patience in well-doing seek for glory and honor and immortality, he will give eternal life; on that day when, according to my gospel, God judges the secrets of men by Christ Jesus.” (Romans 2: 7,16 ESV) Life #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Father God, we come before your throne collectively adding our faith together in prayer. Though small as a mustard seed individually, we agree together in asking you to move mountains standing in the way of your work. You are able. You stand in the shadows to see your word performed. We bend our knee to … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Paul gave hope to the badly buffeted ship’s pilot and crew, “Yet now I urge you to take heart, for there will be no loss of life among you, but only of the ship. For this very night there stood before me an angel of the God to whom … Read more
Heavenly Father, help us spread the good news of the benefits in believing that Jesus is Lord of our lives, especially the benefits of joy, peace and abounding hope. I ask in the name and authority of Jesus, the name above all names, according to your good and perfect will. Amen. “May the God of … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Paul, having experienced the risen Jesus on the road to Damascus, asked the pertinent question in front of King Agrippa, “Why is it thought incredible by any of you that God raises the dead?” (Acts 26:8 ESV) Life #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
God of Mercy, you are Elohim Chaseddi. Have mercy on me, a sinner in need of your grace. Nothing I do or say warrants the granting, but it is your will, your power and your favor at work. I ask in the precious name and powerful authority of Jesus, who humbled himself to your perfect … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Paul spoke boldly before a hostile Jewish council, then the Lord told him he would also testify the facts of Jesus in Rome, “And looking intently at the council, Paul said, ‘Brothers, I have lived my life before God in all good conscience up to this day.’” (Acts23:1 ESV) … Read more
Holy God, your Holy Spirit testifies with my spirit. Help me listen more closely as he guides me in talking about your goodness, your grace, and your salvation. I ask in the precious name of Jesus, the center of the gospel, according to your good and perfect will. Amen. “…except that the Holy Spirit testifies … Read more