Today is a beautiful day, because Paul exhorts us, “But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, having put on the breastplate of faith and love, and for a helmet the hope of salvation.” (1 Thessalonians 5:8 ESV) Hope in the Lord. #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Today is a beautiful day, because promoted the hope in Christ, “But we do not want you to be uninformed, brothers, about all those that are asleep, that you may not grieve as others do who have no hope.” (1 Thessalonians 4:13 ESV) Hope in the Lord. #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Father, can we but touch the hem of the your robe that fills the temple? Can we hear the melody and know the lyrics of the songs you sing over us? Will you hear our prayer, Father? Will you bless us? Will you rain down such grace so sweet and precious that our hearts cannot … Read more
Oh, Father God, the older I get and the more drastic the circumstance around me, the easier I fall into confusion and I don’t know what to do. Thank you for the children’s lyrics, “I am week, but you are strong.” Turn my face to look to Jesus. Tune my ears to hear the Holy … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Paul encouraged the believers in Thessalonica, “For what is our hope or joy or crown of boasting before our Lord Jesus at his coming? Is it not you?” (1Thessalonians 2:19 ESV) Hope in the Lord #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Today is a beautiful day, because Paul prayed for the Thessalonians, “remembering before our God and Father your work of faith and labor of love and steadfastness of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.” (1 Thessalonians 1:3 ESV) Hope in the Lord. #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Today is a beautiful day, because “To them God chose to make known how great among the Gentiles are the riches of the glory of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.” (Colossians 1:27 ESV) Hope in the Lord. #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Father God, let them see Jesus in my eyes. The hurting, the ill, those in grief and loss, let them see your love and hope shine from my countenance. Let others see Jesus burning brightly in me.The light only comes from the fire in my soul ignited by him and fueled by faith. May I … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “you, who once were alienated and hostile in mind, doing evil deeds, he has now reconciled in his body of flesh by his death, in order to present you holy and blameless and above reproach before him, if indeed you continue in the faith, stable and steadfast, not shifting … Read more
Oh, Jesus, thank you for teaching us to abide, to remain and to experience intimate relationship with you. We can’t do a thing without you. You are the vine, we the branches. We don’t bear fruit or honor God if we don’t stay in close relationship with you through your Holy Scriptures. There is no … Read more