Today is a beautiful day, because God steadfastly demands adherence to his covenant, “So the anger of the LORD was kindled against Israel and he said, “Because this people have transgressed my covenant that I commanded their fathers and have not obeyed my voice, I will no longer drive out before them any of the … Read more
Holy Father, I lift up all the souls for whom we continually pray. May you transform their hearts to recognize that you desire to be their Father. Convict and convey your blessing of salvation on those as they turn to Jesus. May he be revealed in a mighty way to their questioning, even stubborn minds. … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because after Joshua died, God reminded Israel of the importance his covenant and their responsibility to keep it, ” I brought you up from Egypt and brought you to the land that I swore to give to your fathers. I said, ‘I will never break my covenant with you, and … Read more
Lord Jesus, if anyone knows about overcoming bonds and brokenness, it is you. I ask that you free the captives of unforgiveness and bring them to understand true forgiveness. I ask that you mend our broken spirits, broken relationships and broken pasts. Transform them into perfect restoration and wholeness in you. It all begins with … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Joshua sensed his time for leading God’s people coming to an end; and he made the proclamation at Shechem, “…choose this day whom you will serve…But as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.” Then he renewed God’s covenant with the people and left them with … Read more
Father God, you are holy and righteousness is your byword. You are the God of all flesh. You are in all and above all. Paul uses the words ‘unspeakable’ and ‘indescribable’ when he writes about your beauty and joy. Those words apply in tragedy as well when we have no way to express our reaction … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because as Joshua came to the end of his days, he warned God’s people not to break their covenant with God, “if you transgress the covenant of the Lord your God, which he commanded you, and go and serve other gods and bow down to them. Then the anger of … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Joshua called God’s people together and followed Moses’ instructions in order to renew the covenant and bless the people. (from Joshua 8: 30-35 ESV) Covenant #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Father God, you are the God of the nations. You raise up people to whom you reveal yourself. Your nations are wonderlands, filled with souls who seek goodness, grace and righteousness in the midst of trial, persecution and tribulation. I pray these people worship you in spirit and in truth even though the storms roil … Read more
Heavenly Father, grow me in your ways. Let your Spirit rule over the rhythm of my days and the rest of my nights. May there be more evidence of him and less of my ego with every hour that passes. Be glorified in your transformation of my life. I ask in the name and authority … Read more