Today is a beautiful day, because of the songs of assent within the book of Psalms, “Pray for the peace of Jerusalem! ‘May they be secure who love you! Peace be within your walls and security within your towers!’ For my brothers and companions’ sake I will say, ‘Peace be within you!’” (Psalm 122:6-8 ESV) … Read more
Defend my cause, Great God. The world roils around me, and my stomach churns within me; but you are the one in whom I take refuge. Lead me with your light and truth; bring me to your holy hill and to your dwelling place where I will go to your altar with exceeding joy. I … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “Great peace have those who love your law; nothing can make them stumble.” (Psalm 119:165 ESV) Peace #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
My soul longs for you, Lord. Just as the deer pants for the water, I desire your closeness. I waiver from my downcast state to hope in the God of my salvation. Deep calls to deep as waves of your presence roll over me. Your steadfast love commands the day, and your song stays with … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because faithfulness springs up from the ground, and righteousness looks down from the sky, “Steadfast love and faithfulness meet; righteousness and peace kiss each other.” (Psalm 85:10 ESV) Peace #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Lord God, thank you for your steadfast love and touch on my life. You delight in me. My enemy will not shout triumph over me. You uphold me in my integrity; and you set me in your presence forever. You are blessed forever and ever, my Lord and my God. I praise you in the … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “Let me hear what God the LORD will speak, for he will speak peace to his people, to his saints; but let them not turn back to folly. ” (Psalm 85:8 ESV) Peace #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Holy God, I waited patiently for you; and you leaned your ear to me, heard my cry, lifted me from the pit of destruction and set my feet upon a solid rock. You put a new song in my heart and words of praise in my mouth. You have multiplied your wondrous deeds and thoughts … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Asaph wrote, “O God, do not keep silence; do not hold your peace or be still, O God!” (Psalm 83:1 ESV) Peace #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Yahweh Mekoddishkem, you are the God who sanctifies me. I tried to correct myself. I tried to hold my tongue in the presence of my enemies, but the fire burned within me and I spoke what I shouldn’t. When you disciplined me, you consumed like a moth what was dear to me. O, LORD, make … Read more