Father God, allow me to walk within the circle of your will and favor. Forgive me where I fail you. Lift me out of my pity parties and into the warmth of your grasp. You bless the times I share with others, and you fill the void when I am lonely. You are El Roi, … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because John the Baptizer understood his godly purpose, “I baptize you with water for repentance, but he who is coming after me is mightier than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.” (Matthew 3:11 ESV) Water #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
You’ve seen me through the majority of my years, Father. It took awhile for me to spiritually know your presence and sense the prompting of your Holy Spirit. Even so, Lord, I seek to grow in your presence and to know more of my Savior. A lifetime can’t glean the knowledge of my Holy God. … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because we celebrate freedom, “So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.” (John 8:36 ESV) Freedom #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Society rages against one another and justice is trampled in the streets. Forgive us, Father, for we fail you and you reward us according to our deeds. I come to your mercy seat with reverence for who you are, the God who sees us, heals us and forgives us. I pray for your hand upon … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because God desires knowledge of Him, “Let us know; let us press on to know the LORD; his going out is sure as the dawn; he will come to us as the showers, as the spring rains that water the earth.” (Hosea 6:3 ESV) Water #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Almighty Benevolent Father, there is no one like you who goes out for the salvation of your beloved. You are my foundation and my rock. You keep my feet firmly planted in your Truth. You keep me walking within the circle of your will. Forgive me when I fail you. May the Holy Spirit keep … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because the river from the throne in Ezekiel’s vision flowed into the sea and made it fresh similar to how the gospel flows into the nations making new hearts, “And wherever the river goes, every living creature that swarms will live, and there will be very many fish. For this … Read more
It’s been a little over six years since the senior minister resumed preaching at FCCF. Will the pattern previously established for devastating attendance hemorrhaging reemerge? Is it time for FCCF history to repeat? Will the upcoming hearing in the lawsuit against the church and the celebrity pastor bring this about? I’m asking the hard questions. … Read more
Father God, you did not leave me without a Redeemer. You did not abandon me, but pulled me from the fire to a saving knowledge of Jesus. I sink into His grace. I am buoyed by His forgiveness. I am anchored by His love. I am ever grateful in His precious name and powerful authority, … Read more