Today is a beautiful day, because Jesus told John to write to the church in Smyrna, “Do not fear what you are about to suffer…Be faithful unto death, and I will give you a crown of life.” (Revelation 2: 10 ESV) Do not fear. #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Almighty God, Yahweh, YHVH, El Shaddai, you have many names explaining your attributes. You are the one true God above all, ruler of all kings and principalities. There is no one like you. False teachers make their way through your people, secretly bringing untruth and lies, even denying the Jesus who bled for their sake, … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because John experienced this and wrote of it while exiled on the Isle of Patmos. “When I saw him, I fell at his feet as though dead. But he laid his right hand on me, saying, ‘Fear not, I am the first and the last, and the living one. I … Read more
Fire, Father, the fire of judgement and the fire of salvation spring from your powerful right hand. You consumed the earth with flood and saved your remnant, and you promised not to repeat that. The next will come as destruction by fire. We have time, Lord, to increase your remnant. We have time to ask … Read more
Almighty God, there is nothing too hard for you. You are the God of all flesh. Stretch you powerful arm across families, homes, communities and nations. Plant dreams and visions in the heads of those who don’t know your Son. Make them living and active so that no one can deny His reality. Let the … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear. For fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has not been perfected in love.” (1 John 4:18 ESV) Do not fear. Trust God. #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Dear Lord, it’s another test today, another struggle, another challenge. Lions and lessons and lizards, oh, my. Everyday something new. Yet, your blessings are new each day. Give us the courage to face the giants today, Father. Give us peace of mind and recall to excel in our lessons and testing today. Give us the … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “…who is there to harm you if you are zealous for what is good? But even if you should suffer for righteousness sake, you will be blessed. Have no fear of them, nor be troubled, but in your hearts honor Christ as holy…” (1 Peter 3:14 ESV) Do not … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because the writer of Hebrews encourages me with “So confidently say, ‘The Lord is my helper; I will not fear; what can man do to me?’” (Hebrews 13:6 ESV) Do not fear. #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Father, there is no power like that of your Holy Spirit living in us. It is the same working power that brought Jesus from the grave to your side. It is the same power that will put your enemies beneath the feet of Jesus like a step stool. It is the power to rise up … Read more