Loving Father, you hear my prayers. That’s a promise from your Word. Let there never be anything that blocks our communication. I’m sitting quietly today to hear you sing over me. I think carefully today about those we celebrate this holiday weekend. Holiday. Holy. Day. I’m remembering the men and women who died defending freedom … Read more
Almighty God, you are higher than any authority of man. You build up nations, and you tear them down. You put people into power and use them for your glory. Lord, I lift up our military to you today. I praise you for providing men and women who give everything they have for their countrymen. … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because God is faithful to his covenants, evidenced by his claim to Isaac, “And the LORD appeared to him the same night and said, “I am the God of Abraham your father. Fear not, for I am with you and will bless you and multiply your offspring for my servant … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because God blessed Abram through Melchizedek, the priest of God Most High, and spoke to Abram in a vision, “Fear not, Abram, I am your shield; your reward shall be great.” If we fear God Most High, we need not fear any worldly thing. #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Heavenly Father, you are the God who sits on the throne from eternity to eternity. You are the author of holiness and righteousness. You are the executor of the new covenant. You stand in the shadows to see your word performed. It’s dark here on earth, Father. The more things change, the more they stay … Read more
God, I seek your guidance again today. I need it for every step I take. It can’t be a one-time-and-done thing for me. I need you constantly guiding my thoughts, words and actions. Lead me where you want me to go today. Give me your wisdom to speak. May I be a living example of … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because the book of Revelation is the story of God’s anger and wrath, but it is also a story of His redemption, glory and grace. “Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear, and who keep what is written in … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Jesus “is the mediator of a new covenant, so that those who are called may receive the promised eternal inheritance, since a death has occurred that redeems them from the transgressions committed under the first covenant.” (Hebrews 9:15 ESV) We are no longer under the law of Moses, but … Read more
Gracious and loving Father, there is no one like you. You are the God of promises which are always kept. All your promises find their ‘yes’ in your Son, Father. You fulfill every promise in your Word. That is why we say ‘amen’ to your glory. That is why we have eternal hope. That is … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Jesus “gave himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for himself a people for his own possession who are zealous for good works.” (Titus 2:14 ESV) We are not saved by good works, but we are redeemed by Jesus and perform good works with … Read more