Lord, appear in dreams and visions to your chosen who have not yet developed a desire to know you. Let them sense your great love for them. Holy Spirit, point them to Jesus. I ask this in the name and authority of Jesus,according to your good and perfect will. Amen. “‘And in the last days … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because the two books of Chronicles flesh out the accounts of first and second Kings, giving us David’s song of thanksgiving, “Remember the covenant forever, the word that he commanded, for a thousand generations, the covenant that he made with Abraham, his sworn promise to Isaac, which he confirmed to … Read more
Heavenly Father, thank you for birthdays and for friends and family who help celebrate! May we remember the birth of your son, Jesus, as we come together for cake and ice cream. May we draw closer and closer to Jesus with each year we celebrate. I thank you in his name and authority, according to … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “the king went up to the house of the LORD, and with him all the men of Judah and all the inhabitants of Jerusalem and their priests and the prophets, all the people, both small and great. And he read in their hearing all the words of the Book … Read more
Gracious Lord, I lift up Christian counselors, the servants committed to helping their clients bind up broken lives. They most likely have testimonies of their own hurts that you transformed into messages of your faithfulness to them. Hold these second Corinthian servants close to your heart, Father. Give them the extra portion of love to … Read more
Oh, Jesus, through your death and resurrection, you purged me with hyssop and made me whiter than snow. You took the sins that left me broken. There is no understanding the sweet relief of forgiveness without the realization of your suffering which paid its toll. I recognize it is not I who actively saved, but … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Israel broke God’s covenant and were exiled to Assyria, but Judah came under rule of King Hezekiah, who did right in the sight of God. (from 2 Kings 17-20) Covenant #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
God of heaven and earth, you are creator of all, owner of all, in all and above all. Everyone experiences final days: final days of school, final days of kids in the house, final days of working, final days of driving, final days of breathing, final days of life. Your word speaks about the last … Read more
Today is a beautiful day because, “…the Lord was gracious to them and had compassion on them, and he turned toward them, because of his covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and would not destroy them, nor has he cast them from his presence until now.” (2 Kings 13:23 ESV) Covenant. #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Almighty God, embolden your servants. Open the mouths of believers to shout your story and claim the gospel as with Isaiah. Teach us to use our voices like a trumpet and speak truth to the nations, to our surroundings, to our communities and to our families. Holy Spirit, show us how to put your mighty … Read more