Lord, I honestly don’t want to gain more insight into the culture. It’s messy and dangerous; and, as my grandmother used to say, ‘going to hell in a handbasket.’ But that’s the real issue isn’t it? You tasked me to tell others about you to keep them from that eventuality. Those others are out there … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because God preserved the writing of the prophets, “My righteousness draws near, my salvation has gone out, and my arms will judge the peoples; the coastlands hope for me, and for my arm they wait.” (Isaiah 51:5 ESV) Hope in the Lord. #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Father in heaven and ruler of all I know and beyond. I am reading in your Psalms and am amazed at your attributes listed just in Psalm 146. You are the LORD, God of Jacob. You are maker of heaven and earth. You remain faithful forever. You uphold the oppressed and give food to the … Read more
Abba, Father, you fulfilled your prophecy given to Ezekiel that you would pour out your Spirit on your people. Now, we believers are your temple where the Holy Spirit dwells. Father, I come before your mercy seat today to place ministry leaders there for your favor and blessing. Let the voice and working of your … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Isaiah stood firm even when God seemed distant from his people, “I wait for the LORD, who is hiding his face from the house of Jacob, and I will hope in him.” (Isaiah 8:17 ESV) Hope in the Lord. #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Heavenly Father, you are the author of relationship. Before anything was you were in relationship with the Son and the Holy Spirit. You used the plural reference when you said, “Let us make man in our image.” You desire personal and intimate interaction with your creation, me. I am your creation, Father, and I desire … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because God spoke through the prophet, Jeremiah, “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.” (Jeremiah 29:11 ESV) Hope in the Lord. #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Today is a beautiful day, because we have hope,” Let not your heart envy sinners, but continue in the fear of the LORD all the day. Surely there is a future, and your hope will not be cut off.” (Proverbs 23:17-18 ESV) Hope in the Lord. #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Almighty God, you own the cattle on a thousand hills, even the homes of the inhabitants on the land. Everything is yours. I pray for your tangible presence in my home. Let it be a place of peace and rest. May those who enter know your Holy Spirit fills this place, drawing them closer to … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because we have the wisdom of the proverbs: “Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a desire fulfilled is a tree of life.” (Proverbs 13:12 ESV) Hope in the Lord. #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday