Today is a beautiful day, because God bringing to life a valley of dry bones is a picture of revival of our spirits from death to life through the Word of God and the blood of Jesus, “Then he said to me, ‘Prophesy over these bones, and say to them, O dry bones, hear the … Read more
Father, You could have crushed your people for turning from You to idols. Instead, You punished them, using Babylon and Persia, but You left a remnant. Then You rebuilt the lands and cities that You crushed for the sake of your name that the nations would know that You are the LORD. Father, You had … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because God rebuilt the desolate places for the sake of His name, “Thus says the Lord God: On the day that I cleanse you from all your iniquities, I will cause the cities to be inhabited, and the waste places shall be rebuilt. And the land that was desolate shall … Read more
Lord, You walked with me through the desert of the worst of my days, calling me to abide with You. You created an oasis in which I could sit with You within the sound of the rivers of hope and healing. You didn’t take away the struggle or the consequence, but You stood in the … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because God promised to restore His people after their exile, “Thus says the Lord: In this place of which you say, ‘It is a waste without man or beast,’ in the cities of Judah and the streets of Jerusalem that are desolate, without man or inhabitant or beast, there shall … Read more
Lord, curb my complaining, and never let me speak worthless words. Holy Spirit, lead my thoughts and purge any that are useless and unworthy. I ask in the name and authority of Jesus, according to the good and perfect will of the Father. Amen “If you return, I will restore you, and you shall stand … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because after Jeremiah complained, God encouraged him and told him a second time that He would make Jeremiah a fortified bronze wall and protect him, “If you return, I will restore you, and you shall stand before me. If you utter what is precious, and not what is worthless, you … Read more
Father in heaven, the leaves playing in the hot breezes whisper of your greatness. I don’t always have the words. In this case, I need the help from David in Psalm 34. My soul makes its boast in You. I would not understand salvation were it not for your grace and Jesus’ obedience. You are … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “Thus says the Lord: ‘Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, let not the mighty man boast in his might, let not the rich man boast in his riches, but let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows me, that I am the … Read more
Father, thank You for your eternal hope found in both the Old Testament and the New Testament. I trust your Word. I trust in your righteousness. I trust in your promises. I trust in your covenants. Father, I trust You in the name and authority of Jesus, according to your good and perfect will. Amen. … Read more