Father in heaven, the chasm grows wider, the thirst and hunger for hope deepens all around us. Darkness seems to persist and evil shows its ugly face on every side. Split the heavens open, Lord. Make yourself known. Allow those who break fasts see you for who you are. Let us all see the light … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Israel keeps the sacred tradition of the Sabbath, “Therefore the people of Israel shall keep the Sabbath, observing the Sabbath throughout their generations, as a covenant forever.” (Exodus 31:16 ESV) Covenant #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
O, Father, let the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart be acceptable to you this day, and for all my tomorrows. Help me grow in knowledge and boldness in sharing my faith in Jesus. As I share to my small circle of influence, use it in my community. Holy Spirit, take … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Moses wrote God’s instructions to his people, “Then he took the Book of the Covenant and read it in the hearing of the people. An they said, ‘All that the LORD has spoken we will do, and we will be obedient.” (Exodus 24:7-8 ESV) Covenant #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday #QuamranCaves
Gracious Father, may I come closer and closer to fulfilling Paul’s instructions. In doing that, I become more like Jesus. I pray this for me, for my friends and family, for my church, for my ministries, for my community, for my state, for my nation and for all nations. Change my heart, change one heart … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because God warned his people to protect them from becoming ensnared in false teaching, “You shall make no covenant with them and their gods.” (Exodus 23:32 ESV) Covenant #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Almighty God, you are in all and above all. I pray that the leaders of the world involved in the historic summit for peace among nations turn to you for wisdom and discernment. Holy Spirit, lead their thoughts and actions in truth and justice, repentance and love for their fellow man. Remove any self-aggrandizing tendencies … Read more
Do you qualify under any of the people groups described in the beatitudes? If so, you are blessed! (Matthew 5:3-11 ESV) 3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. 5 “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit … Read more
Holy God, there is no one like you. You give us your story, incorporate it into our story, and use us to tell the story of the differences before and after you pulled us from the fire of sin. Loose my tongue, Father. Bring people into my path to begin the conversations that lead them … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because covenants are two-sided agreements; and God rewards those who honor their promise, “Now therefore, if you will indeed obey my voice and keep my covenant, you shall be my treasured possession among all peoples, for all the earth is mine.” (Exodus 19:5 ESV) Covenant #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday