Today is a beautiful day, because each of us must determine our mission as Samson’s father asked of the angel of the LORD, “And Manoah said, ‘Now when your words come true, what is to be the child’s manner of life, and what is his mission?’” (Judges 13:12 ESV) Life #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Dear God, remove the scales from our eyes. Let us see your will for us and act upon it accordingly. Break our hearts for what breaks yours. Save us from ourselves. Save us from your coming wrath. I ask in the precious name of Jesus, according to your good and perfect will. Amen. “And immediately … Read more
Almighty, all powerful, all loving God, you are our strong tower. You have done great things. We write them in our hearts and repeat them to coming generations that we may never forget the wonders you have worked on our behalf. We love you and praise you in the name and authority of Jesus, according … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Joshua obeyed God and led his people across the Jordan and, “On that day the LORD exalted Joshua in the sight of all Israel, and they stood in awe of him just as they had stood in awe of Moses, all the days of his life.” (Joshua 4:14 ESV) … Read more
Father, in the darkness of the night, may we see your shining light. In the dead of winter’s pit, may we feel your unrelenting grip. In the haunting of our past, may we know a joy that lasts. In recognition of our sin, may we come to know your Son. I praise you for your … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because God continues his promises through Joshua even with the passing of his servant, Moses, “No man shall be able to stand before you all the days of your life. Just as I was with Moses, so I will be with you. I will not leave you or forsake you.” … Read more
Gracious God, speak into our lives today. Lord Jesus, speak into our losses and sorrows. Open our hearts to know your joy. Let us feel your peace that passes all understanding. I ask in the name and authority of Jesus, according to your good and perfect will. Amen. “Peace I leave with you; my … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Moses gave one last rally of God’s people at Moab, “See, today I have set before you life and good, death and evil…I call heaven and earth to witness against you today, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and curse. Therefore choose life, that you … Read more
Holy God, I pray your will be done. As Jesus said in the garden under great stress, “Father, not as I will, but as you will.” Not our will, but your perfectly loving, perfectly just, perfectly applied will be done in our homes, our cities, our states and countries. I ask in the name and … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Moses commanded the people to remember the statutes he was about to impart to them at Horeb, and to teach their children and grandchildren, “Only take care, and keep your soul diligently, lest you forget the things that your eyes have seen, and lest they depart from your … Read more