Today is a beautiful day, because Solomon asked for understanding, “And God said to him, ‘Because you have asked this, and have not asked for yourself long life or riches or the life of your enemies, but have asked for yourself understanding to discern what is right, behold, I now do according to your word. … Read more
O, Father, you are holy and righteous. There is none like you, who is worthy of all we are. We have nothing that you have not given. You are good. Let us consider the cost of following Jesus. We give up all that we don’t own to gain all you own, heaven, even your Son, … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “For God so loved he world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.” … Read more
Holy God, the Almighty, you are the lifter of our heads. So many live with paralyzed dreams, hopeless days and sleepless nights. Reach out to them through your Holy Spirit, through your beloved. You hear their cries. You see their plight. You understand their suffering. You came to bind up the wounds and administer your … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because God spared David even though Saul was out to kill him, “For he took his life in his hands and he struck down the Philistine, and the LORD worked a great salvation for all Israel. Why then, will you sin against innocent blood by killing David without cause?” (1 … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because the prayers of a mother availeth much as evidenced by Samuel’s story, “And she vowed a vow and said, ‘O LORD of hosts, if you will indeed look on the affliction of your servant and remember me and not forget your servant, but will give to your servant a … Read more
Dear Lord, thank you for grief. I realized in my prayers last night that it serves to honor those I love and who are now missing in my life. We only mourn because we loved. It serves most of all to remind me of the one perfect hope through your death and resurrection. With all … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because each of us must determine our mission as Samson’s father asked of the angel of the LORD, “And Manoah said, ‘Now when your words come true, what is to be the child’s manner of life, and what is his mission?’” (Judges 13:12 ESV) Life #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Dear God, remove the scales from our eyes. Let us see your will for us and act upon it accordingly. Break our hearts for what breaks yours. Save us from ourselves. Save us from your coming wrath. I ask in the precious name of Jesus, according to your good and perfect will. Amen. “And immediately … Read more
Almighty, all powerful, all loving God, you are our strong tower. You have done great things. We write them in our hearts and repeat them to coming generations that we may never forget the wonders you have worked on our behalf. We love you and praise you in the name and authority of Jesus, according … Read more