Today is a beautiful day, because as Paul wishes to see fellow believers face-to-face, we will one day see Jesus in the same manner and experience complete joy, “…I hope to come to you and talk face to face, so that our joy may be complete.” (2 John 12 ESV) Hope in the Lord. #joyinverse … Read more
Lord, speak to me today from your Word. Let the weightiness of the message strengthen my heart and hold it firm and fast in stubborn joy. I find nothing better than abiding with you to chase away anxiety and doubt. I turn to you for your peace that is greater than all I know. I … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because one day we will see Jesus as he is, “And everyone who thus hopes in him purifies himself as he is pure.” (1 John 3:3 ESV) Hope in the Lord #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Gracious Lord, let us be your beacon today. Let us bring your hope and joy to everyone we meet. I ask your favor and blessing in the name and authority of Jesus, according to your good and perfect will. Amen. “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Christ was readily seen, “for the sake of you, who through him are believers in God, who raised him from the dead and gave him glory, so that your faith and hope are in God.” (1 Peter 1:21 ESV) Hope in the Lord. #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Loving Father, you are the God of power and strength. You are Elohim, powerful Creator, LORD. You are Yahweh, Jehovah, the Great I Am. You are Adonai, master and owner of all creation, LORD God. There is no one like you. We take refuge in the shelter of your wings. We acknowledge your power and … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because we have Peter’s example of prayer, “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,…” (1 Peter 1:3 ESV) Hope in … Read more
Almighty God, you are God Most High. Jesus, you are the one who overcame the world and death. Sin and evil hold no sway over you. You conquered them. I ask that we see your power over them working in our communities. I pray to see chains and bondage to ideologies and false teachings broken … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.” (Hebrews 11:1 ESV) Hope in the Lord. #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Gracious Lord, you are the perfect example of caring for loved ones from a distance. Let me follow your lead and pray God’s will over those who are not with me. Those relatives that live miles and miles away, the friends I left behind in St. Louis and friends serving you in other countries are … Read more