Gracious and Almighty God, life and death are in your hands. Father, we trust you. We praise you for all your attributes that show you to be all powerful and all loving and perfectly just, in the name and authority of Jesus, according to your good and perfect will. Amen. “Worthy are you, our Lord … Read more
Heavenly Father, you are the God in control of our present and our future. You are the God who knows our past and loves us anyway. We have no clue what may come our way today or tomorrow. We exist and thrive only as you will. Teach us to live, love and labor in a … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “And out of the ground the LORD God made to spring up every tree that is pleasant to the sight and good for food. The tree of life was in the midst of the garden, and the tree of knowledge of good and evil.” (Genesis 2:9 ESV) Life #joyinverse … Read more
Dear Great and Giving God, you are our strong tower and our refuge. We run to you in our dark days for you are light. We cling to your promises, for they are trustworthy and true. I thank you in the name of Jesus, according to your good and perfect will. Amen. “And he said … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “then the LORD God formed the man of dust from the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living creature.” (Genesis 2:7 ESV) Life #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Oh, gracious God, may we recognize that you give us life, abundant life. May we use it to the fullest for the greater good and for your glory. I ask in the precious name and powerful authority of Jesus, according to your good and perfect will. Amen. “The thief comes only to steal and kill … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because God provides for his creation, “And to every beast of the earth and to ever bird of the heavens and to everything that creeps on the earth, everything that has the breath of life, I have given every green plant for food. And it was so.” (Genesis 1:30 ESV) … Read more
Oh, our Almighty God, we so need the encouragement from your Scripture as we move into uncharted waters of the future. The illness of loved ones who write their destiny from hour-to-hour, the trials before us and judgement to come, transition back into our community after a long absence and our brokenness for those who … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because of the prayers of King David, son of Jesse, in the line of the Messiah, “Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, who alone does wondrous things. Blessed be his glorious name forever; may the whole earth be filled with his glory!” (Psalm 72: 18-19 ESV) Advent #joyinverse … Read more
Omnipotent Father, Creator of all we know, and that which is unseen, prepare us for celebrating Jesus’ birth. Make smooth the way for those who don’t know him to answer your call. Anoint our conversations with your Spirit. Give power to the words we say and sing. Let us truly understand the lyrics, “Long lay … Read more