Today is a beautiful day, because Paul entreats us to, “Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving.” (Colossians 4:2 ESV) Steadfast #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Father, You are from everlasting to everlasting. You never change, and your righteousness upholds your statutes. I come to your mercy seat to thank You. Your precepts help me understand more each day. They guide me to live life to its fullest this side of glory, and they promise a marvelous forever life in heaven … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “The report of this came to the ears of the church in Jerusalem, and they sent Barnabas to Antioch. When he came and saw the grace of God, he was glad, and he exhorted them all to remain faithful to the Lord with steadfast purpose, for he was a … Read more
Lord, guide me through my daily rhythms by your Holy Spirit. Let the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart be pleasing to you. I bring my request and praise in the name and authority of Jesus, according to the good and perfect will of the Father. Amen. “Your word is … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “Who is a God like you, pardoning iniquity and passing over transgression for the remnant of his inheritance? He does not retain his anger forever, because he delights in steadfast love.” (Micah 7:18 ESV) Steadfast #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Father, You never change. Your promises are forever and forever true. You will see your word performed. You will hold to your covenant. I stand by, waiting to see You. I pray to honor your glory. I worship to give You the honor and praise in the name and authority of Jesus, according to your … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “When my life was fainting away, I remembered the Lord, and my prayer came to you, into your holy temple. Those who pay regard to vain idols forsake their hope of steadfast love.” (Jonah 2: 7-8 ESV) Steadfast #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Lord, thank You for justice. Thank You for your Word. Thank you for your steadfast love. Grant me wisdom and discernment to move through today’s rhythm in your name above all names, authority greater than any other, according to the good and perfect will of the Father. Amen. “You have dealt well with your … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “’Yet even now,’ declares the Lord, ‘return to me with all your heart, with fasting, with weeping, and with mourning; and rend your hearts and not your garments. ‘Return to the Lord your God, for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love; and … Read more
Father, I’m thinking of the lyrics to a song I sang with others at a hymn sing-along. “The Lord has promised good to me. His Word my hope secures. He will my shield and portion be as long as life endures.” Whom do I have in heaven but You, Father? Whose promises are surely kept? … Read more