Lord Jesus, if anyone knows about overcoming bonds and brokenness, it is you. I ask that you free the captives of unforgiveness and bring them to understand true forgiveness. I ask that you mend our broken spirits, broken relationships and broken pasts. Transform them into perfect restoration and wholeness in you. It all begins with … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Joshua sensed his time for leading God’s people coming to an end; and he made the proclamation at Shechem, “…choose this day whom you will serve…But as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.” Then he renewed God’s covenant with the people and left them with … Read more
Father God, you are holy and righteousness is your byword. You are the God of all flesh. You are in all and above all. Paul uses the words ‘unspeakable’ and ‘indescribable’ when he writes about your beauty and joy. Those words apply in tragedy as well when we have no way to express our reaction … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because as Joshua came to the end of his days, he warned God’s people not to break their covenant with God, “if you transgress the covenant of the Lord your God, which he commanded you, and go and serve other gods and bow down to them. Then the anger of … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Joshua called God’s people together and followed Moses’ instructions in order to renew the covenant and bless the people. (from Joshua 8: 30-35 ESV) Covenant #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Father God, you are the God of the nations. You raise up people to whom you reveal yourself. Your nations are wonderlands, filled with souls who seek goodness, grace and righteousness in the midst of trial, persecution and tribulation. I pray these people worship you in spirit and in truth even though the storms roil … Read more
Heavenly Father, grow me in your ways. Let your Spirit rule over the rhythm of my days and the rest of my nights. May there be more evidence of him and less of my ego with every hour that passes. Be glorified in your transformation of my life. I ask in the name and authority … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because God doesn’t waver from the righteousness of his covenant and his wrath against idolatry. (from Joshua 7) Covenant #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Almighty God, you are the God of all flesh. You are creator and exalt families. I ask that mothers and fathers everywhere turn to you for wisdom and discernment in raising their children. Show them to demonstrate love for their children: abiding love, uplifting and affirming love. Teach them to shower grace-filled love over their … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because God gave Joshua the victory at Jericho, “And the Lord said to Joshua, “See, I have given Jericho into your hand, with its king and mighty men of valor.” (from Joshua 6 ESV) Covenant #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday