Jesus, let our celebrations be filled with the joy of knowing and experiencing your love that is greater, stronger and wider spread than any other. Let those who celebrate with us see that we revel in the joy of your salvation, our true source of peace and happiness, contentment and well-being. Let these be infectious … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because God mercifully provided a second set of tablets to Moses, saying, “Behold, I am making a covenant. Before all your people I will do marvels, such as have not been created in all the earth or in any nation. And all the people among you will see the work … Read more
Father in heaven, the chasm grows wider, the thirst and hunger for hope deepens all around us. Darkness seems to persist and evil shows its ugly face on every side. Split the heavens open, Lord. Make yourself known. Allow those who break fasts see you for who you are. Let us all see the light … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Israel keeps the sacred tradition of the Sabbath, “Therefore the people of Israel shall keep the Sabbath, observing the Sabbath throughout their generations, as a covenant forever.” (Exodus 31:16 ESV) Covenant #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
O, Father, let the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart be acceptable to you this day, and for all my tomorrows. Help me grow in knowledge and boldness in sharing my faith in Jesus. As I share to my small circle of influence, use it in my community. Holy Spirit, take … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Moses wrote God’s instructions to his people, “Then he took the Book of the Covenant and read it in the hearing of the people. An they said, ‘All that the LORD has spoken we will do, and we will be obedient.” (Exodus 24:7-8 ESV) Covenant #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday #QuamranCaves
Gracious Father, may I come closer and closer to fulfilling Paul’s instructions. In doing that, I become more like Jesus. I pray this for me, for my friends and family, for my church, for my ministries, for my community, for my state, for my nation and for all nations. Change my heart, change one heart … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because God warned his people to protect them from becoming ensnared in false teaching, “You shall make no covenant with them and their gods.” (Exodus 23:32 ESV) Covenant #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Almighty God, you are in all and above all. I pray that the leaders of the world involved in the historic summit for peace among nations turn to you for wisdom and discernment. Holy Spirit, lead their thoughts and actions in truth and justice, repentance and love for their fellow man. Remove any self-aggrandizing tendencies … Read more
Do you qualify under any of the people groups described in the beatitudes? If so, you are blessed! (Matthew 5:3-11 ESV) 3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. 5 “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit … Read more