Today is a beautiful day, because of God’s grace, “By Silvanus, a faithful brother as I regard him, I have written briefly to you, exhorting and declaring that this is the true grace of God. Stand firm in it.” (1 Peter 5:12 ESV) Stand Firm #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Father God, give the meek a voice that shakes the cedars. Let the earth hear their roar of the injustice and abuse they have suffered and continue to suffer. You hear and answer our prayers. You send your angels to pull the tares, for you are the only one who can distinguish between the righteous … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because we turn away from sin, “But God’s firm foundation stands, bearing this seal: ‘The Lord knows those who are his,’ and, ‘Let everyone who names the name of the Lord depart from iniquity.’” (2 Timothy 2:19 ESV) Stand Firm #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Today is a beautiful day, because we have God-inspired written letters to his people, “So then, brothers, stand firm and hold to the traditions that you were taught by us, either by our spoken word or by our letter.” (2 Thessalonians 2:15 ESV) Stand Firm #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Today is a beautiful day, because believers have the love and support of their brothers and sisters, “Therefore, my brothers, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm thus in the Lord, my beloved.” (Philippians 4:1 ESV) Stand Firm #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Today is a beautiful day, because “Only let your manner of life be worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of you that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one mind striving side by side for the faith of the … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because God made a way where there seemed to be none, “Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm.” (Ephesians 6:13 ESV) Stand Firm #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Today is a beautiful day, because we have freedom in Jesus, “Stand fast in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage.” (Galatians 5:1 NKJV) Stand Firm #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Today is a beautiful day, because Paul considered himself a fellow worker in the faith, not taking dominion over believers, “Not that we lord it over your faith, but we work with you for your joy, for you stand firm in your faith.” (2 Corinthians 1:24 ESV) Stand Firm #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Today is a beautiful day, because Scripture encourages us, “Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong.” (1 Corinthians 16:13 ESV) Stand Firm #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday