Today is a beautiful day, because of Paul’s exhortation, “Only let your manner of life be worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of you that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one mind striving side by side for the … Read more
Gracious God, deepen our faith today. I ask on behalf of believers and unbelievers. Open our hearts to your goodness. I pray in the precious name and powerful authority of Jesus, according to your good and perfect will. Amen. “The apostles said to the Lord, “Increase our faith!” (Luke 17:5 ESV)
Today is a beautiful day, because Paul was fully dedicated to the cause of Christ, “as it is my eager expectation and hope that I will not be at all ashamed, but that with full courage now as always Christ will be honored in my body, whether by life or by death.” (Philippians 1:20 ESV) … Read more
Father God, you are the God of promises kept. You are the God of hope. Renew our spirit of hope in you. Replace doubt with assurance, darkness with light. Make in us a new heart. I ask these things in the name and authority of Jesus, according to your good and perfect will. Amen. “And … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Paul taught that we not give ourselves over to sensuality, greed and impurity, but “to put off your old self, which belongs to your former manner of life and is corrupt through deceitful desires, and to be renewed in the spirit of your minds, and to put on the … Read more
Heavenly Father, you are the God of provision. I pray your will over the workers in your fields of harvest. Provide the needed paperwork and supplies. Give them safe travel. Draw them close to your heart and grant them courage. Most of all, Father, let them have your unspeakable joy and unlimited laughter. I ask … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because ” … the one who sows to his own flesh will from the flesh reap corruption, but the one who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life.” (Galatians 6:8 ESV) Life #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Holy God, you are our Abba, Father. Oh, how the mystery of why such a righteous and powerful creator would desire intimate relationships with us sinners amazes me. You never forsake us. We may be orphans or abandoned by family, but you are our constant hope and refuge. I lift up all those who are … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Paul explains how our not being able to keep the commandments proves our need for a Savior, “Is the law then contrary to the promises of God? Certainly not! For if a law had been given that could give life, then righteousness would indeed be by the law. But … Read more
Well, Abba Father, another birthday rolls around. The decades pile up. Some of them have been tough, but you were with me through them all. Thank you for the start of another decade. Thank you for a name, though hard to live up to at times, reminds me that through you I have stubborn joy … Read more