Everlasting Father, who was and is and is to come, keep me safe from the evil one who prowls this earth. Don’t let me fall into temptation, for no weapon formed against your beloved will prosper. Surround me with Your hedge of protection and cover me in the blood of Jesus. Don’t let me look … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “The LORD is my strength and my song, and he has become my salvation; this is my God, and I will praise him, my father’s God, and I will exalt him.” (Exodus 15:2 ESV) Strength #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Lord, I know that my hope and strength come from you. I trust in the goodness and loving heart of the Father. This world is fallen and cursed from the time of Adam, but there comes a day when the garden is redeemed in the New Heaven and New Earth. What a glorious day that … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Jacob blessed his sons, “Reuben, you are my firstborn, my might, and the firstfruits of my strength, preeminent in dignity and preeminent in power.” (Genesis 49:3 ESV) Strength #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Almighty, loving Father, You are the God of history and times to come. You do not change. You placed us in this era for your purpose. Let us not be silent, but speak of Your goodness and justice. We are here for just such a time as this. Lead us according to Your precepts. Your … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, who gave himself for our sins to deliver us from the present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father, to whom be the glory forever and ever. Amen.” (Galatians 1: 3-5 … Read more
Lord God, my heart aligns with Nehemiah’s desire to be remembered, not idolized and not rewarded. He wanted to be remembered by You for his work to rebuild the walls around Jerusalem. Remember me for good, Father. Remember my heart that attunes itself to hear your calling. Forgive me when I fail you. Remind me … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Paul explained, “He delivered us from such a deadly peril, and he will deliver us. On him we have set our hope that he will deliver us again.” (2 Corinthians 1:10 ESV) Deliver #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Great are your mercies to me, Lord God! In my need and in times of plenty You heard my cries and answered me. You delivered me from my self-constructed consequences. You delivered your grace and mercy in answer to my pleas on behalf of others. Your goodness overwhelms me. Your faithfulness sustains me in … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because of the power of love, “If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. And if I have prophetic powers, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have all faith, so … Read more