Today is a beautiful day, because Isaiah encouraged Israel and now encourages us with “fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” (Isaiah 41:10 ESV) Do not fear. #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Father, seems like yesterday that I called you the God of grace and salvation. We work so hard to earn your favor and grace, yet we have it backwards. You poured out your grace in Jesus, your Son, full of grace and truth. Lord, as we seek to gain favor through works, remind us of … Read more
God of grace and salvation, you are the God of life. You bring it to being. You sustain it. You use it for your glory and honor. You bring it back from the ashes when we mess it up. May we recognize its value. May we see it as precious. Father, I lift up the … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Isaiah writes, “Say to those who have an anxious heart, ‘Be strong; fear not! Behold, your God will come with vengeance, with the recompense of God. He will come and save you.’” (Isaiah 35:4 ESV) Do not fear. #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Gracious and loving God, you know no time, but we are finite. Help us to sense the urgency and put the limited ticks of the clock to the best use for your glory and honor. Organize the times for everything under heaven–time to live, time to die, time to build up, time to tear down, … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Isaiah encouraged Ahaz as war loomed with, “Be careful, be quiet, do not fear, and do not let your heart be faint…” (Isaiah 7:4 ESV) Do not fear. #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Today is a beautiful day, because “The fear of man is a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is safe.” (Proverbs 29:25 ESV) Do not fear. #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Heavenly Father, you are the one true God. You desire everyone to come to a saving knowledge of you. I lift up the people in our neighborhoods, our communities, our cities, states and nations. May we all see the truth in you, Father. May the scales be lifted from our eyes to see you at … Read more
Almighty God, you are the author of truth. You breathed the Scriptures to life through those who wrote them. Your Word is holy. Remind us today to study it. May we yearn for more of it. May your words dwell in our hearts to enrich our souls. May we grow closer together and closer to … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “the LORD is on my side; I will not fear. What can man do to me?” (Psalm 118:6) My soul is safe in His hands. #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday