Today is a beautiful day, because the apostles were arrested and jailed, but released by the Angel of the Lord, who told them, “Go and stand in the temple and speak to the people all the words of this Life.” (Acts 5:20 ESV) Life #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Father in heaven, keep the hope of your New Heaven and New earth ever before us as we travel the dusty paths of this life. May we be true to your heavenly vision. May we strive in unity to share the gospel, allowing your Holy Spirit to work among us and through us. I ask … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because there were vocal witnesses to Jesus’ resurrection, “and you killed the Author of life, whom God raised from the dead. To this we are witnesses.” (Acts 3:15 ESV) Life #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Bolster me with the strength of your Holy Spirit, Father. Energize my earthly body to do your heavenly work. Brighten my thoughts; and bring new ideas and solutions to mind. Keep me keeping on with the task you put before me. If it is your will, allow me a glimpse of the harvest of the … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because, Peter preached David’s words boldly at Pentecost, “You have made known to me the paths of life; you will make me full of gladness with your presence.” (Acts 2:28, Psalm 16:11 ESV) Life #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Father God, your ways are wonderful, and your works are marvelous. I delight in your presence, taking joy in your everlasting kindness. You keep your promises. I have tasted and seen that you are good. You hear the prayers of your servant. Look with favor upon them. Give success to your servant today, as I … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because John explains why he wrote about the miracles Jesus performed, “Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; but these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that … Read more
Oh Father, help me be better an loving my neighbor today. I ask in the name and authority of Jesus, who loved us to death, according to your good and perfect will. Amen. “For the whole law is fulfilled in one word: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’” (Galatians 5:14 ESV)
Today is a beautiful day, because Jesus prayed, “Father, the hour has come; glorify the Son that the Son may glorify you, since you have given him authority over all flesh, to give eternal life to all whom you have given him. And this is eternal life, that they know you, the only true … Read more
Heavenly Father, draw our families and communities one-by-one, two-by-two, household-by-household, to believe in your Son. May the seed of faith in one affect other members and bring entire families to life in Christ, loving and supporting one another as they grow in the saving knowledge of you. I ask these things in the precious name … Read more