Today is a beautiful day, because Peter urges us to steadfastly grow in the grace and knowledge of Christ, “Therefore, beloved, looking forward to these things, be diligent to be found by Him in peace, without spot and blameless; and consider that the longsuffering of our Lord is salvation—as also our beloved brother Paul, according … Read more
Father in heaven, thank You for another day. I pray that our hearts are open to Your message for us today as we go through our daily routines. May we sense You near. May we tangibly feel the grace and peace that comes from knowing You and seeking Jesus. Your faithful promises uphold our faith. … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “Grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord, as His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtue, by which have been … Read more
Lord, You saw me struggling in the pit. You saw the enemy circling ever closer. You knew the dilemma I faced. You heard my cries from the darkest of moments. You answered over time, establishing my feet on solid ground. You began strengthening my heart and soul for the spiritual and emotional battle out of … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. Resist him, steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are experienced by your brotherhood in the world. But may the God of all grace, who called us … Read more
Before You Kiss the Frog…Can We Talk? – 15 This chapter of the book begins the discussion of the 36 questions I created for the divorce recovery group I lead for seven years. Each new session of classes brought the questions of ‘how do I keep from making the same mistakes in a new relationship?’ … Read more
Lord Jesus, You humbled Yourself and came to earth to bring salvation and redemption in righteousness and truth. Isaiah says he will rejoice in the LORD for He clothed him with garments of salvation and covered him with the robe of righteousness. May we be clothed in humility, Lord, loving one another, submitting to one … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Peter refers to Proverbs 3:34, “Likewise you younger people, submit yourselves to your elders. Yes, all of you be submissive to one another, and be clothed with humility, for ‘God resists the proud, But gives grace to the humble.’” (1 Peter 5:5 NKJV) Grace Welcome to Joy … Read more
Father, You are El Roi, the God who sees us. You know our strengths and weaknesses. You know our gifts and my failings. You guide the process of our sanctification. Show us the opportunities to use the gifts You assign for the purposes You desire. Help us minister to those You put into our lives … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “As each one has received a gift, minister it to one another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.” (1 Peter 4:10 NKJV) Grace Welcome to Joy in Verse! Please take a minute to subscribe to this content by adding your email address to … Read more