Today is a beautiful day, because the angel of the Lord ministered to Elijah, “And the angel of the Lord came again a second time and touched him and said, ‘Arise and eat, for the journey is too great for you.’ And he arose and ate and drank, and went in the strength of that … Read more
Who Are You to Me? Are you some shadowed, distant figure— Some way-off, unknown deity? This is a heart and soul encounter. Just what is it you mean to me? Then, what am I to you? Am I a faceless crowd placeholder, A member of the mass of humanity? This is a love and truth … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because David sang of God’s help, “For you equipped me with strength for the battle; you made those who rise against me sink under me.” (2 Samuel 22:40 ESV) Strength #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Lord Jesus, You are my Rock and my Salvation. There is no one like You who goes out for the sake of Your beloved. You are the arbiter Job calls for. You are the Mediator of a new covenant that leads to eternal salvation. You are the price paid for my sin. Yours is the … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because God can turn the tables on the proud, “Talk no more so very proudly, let not arrogance come from your mouth; for the Lord is a God of knowledge, and by him actions are weighed. The bows of the mighty are broken, but the feeble bind on strength.” (1 … Read more
I seek Your face, Oh God. I seek to know Your heart. I read to learn of Your attributes and great deeds. I ponder Your steadfast love. I want to sit in Your presence, to feel Your robe that fills the temple around my shoulders to warm and protect me. I desire Your peace and … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because God blessed Caleb for wholly following the LORD, “I am still as strong today as I was in the day that Moses sent me; my strength now is as my strength was then, for war and for going and coming. ” (Joshua 14:11 ESV) Strength #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Today is a beautiful day, because Moses blessed the tribe of Asher with strength, “Your bars shall be iron and bronze, and as your days, so shall your strength be.” (Deuteronomy 33:35 ESV) Strength #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Holy Spirit, please guide me through the rough patches of life. You are with me in a good place right now. I am grateful for Your provision and blessing. Help me be thankful in the difficult days, too. Your presence assures and comforts me. Your promises uplift me. Your steadfast love propels me. I exalt … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “You have led in your steadfast love the people whom you have redeemed; you have guided them by your strength to your holy abode.” (Exodus 15:13 ESV) Strength #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday