Jehovah, your promises never fail. Your Truth strikes as light through darkness. You will hear us when we call to you. Turn on your light in this city. Dispel darkness and evil. Turn hearts of stone into hearts of flesh that regard you with loving awe. Make this a city of joy to you. Cleanse … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Jesus humbled himself for our sake and not his own, “Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the form of God, did … Read more
Almighty God, there is none like you, who pours out your Spirit on your people as promised. May your Holy Spirit teach as we read your Scriptures. May the Truth grab hold of our intellect, and may it be absorbed to mark us as your children forever. I ask in the precious name and powerful … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because the fullness of God’s timing had come for Jesus’ birth, “But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons.” (Galatians 4: 4-5 … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “Mary treasured up all these things, pondering them in her heart.” (Luke 2: 19 ESV) Advent #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Dear Lord, light a flame in our hearts. It’s Christmas Eve. May the story of your birth burn to the depth of our souls. Prepare us, O Lord, to know you, to love you, to worship you and to follow your ways. I ask in your precious name and powerful authority, according to the good … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “…suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of heavenly hosts saying, ‘Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom He is well pleased!’” (Luke 2: 13-14 ESV) Advent #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Father in heaven, may we know the joy of the Lord as we celebrate Jesus this week. He came as a baby, arose as a perfect lamb and returns the victorious King of kings and Lord of Lords. Infant Warrior Infant Warrior of the night, Drawing wise men from afar, Is it you I’ve … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because the angels announced good news that would be for all people, “And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and … Read more
Almighty God, you are the author of salvation. You are the Father who gave us the Son. May we lift you high in our celebration of His birth. Holy God, make a way where there seems to be none for your word to be studied and absorbed. There is nothing too hard for you. I … Read more