Today is a beautiful day, because we have an able God who hears our cries in the storms of life, “Then they cried to the Lord in their trouble, and he delivered them from their distress. He made the storm be still, and the waves of the sea were hushed. Then they were glad that … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “Be merciful to me, O God, be merciful to me, for in you my soul takes refuge; in the shadow of your wings I will take refuge, till the storms of destruction pass by.” (Psalm 57:1 ESV) Storm #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Father, it is good to be of your household, to be near You. There is no God like You. Your glory thunders over the waters. Your voice flashes out in flames of fire. You shake the wilderness and break the cedars. Yet, You want a relationship with humankind. Give strength to us, Father. Grant wisdom … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because God upholds His holiness, “And I will vindicate the holiness of my great name, which has been profaned among the nations, and which you have profaned among them. And the nations will know that I am the LORD, declares the Lord GOD, when through you I vindicate my holiness … Read more
Five letters between me and my past mean a changed and now purposeful life. I did nothing. You did it all. There is now no more condemnation for what I had done. There is no more shame; because of ‘atone.’ You paid your life’s blood, Lord, to atone on my behalf. You made me a … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because God ranted against His people’s disobedience and idolatry, yet He promises a new covenant and atonement for those who follow His statutes, “I will establish my covenant with you, and you shall know that I am the Lord, that you may remember and be confounded, and never open your … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because God affirmed His power to Jeremiah, using the same terminology Jeremiah used in his prayer in verse 17: “Nothing is too hard for You.” God answered, “Behold, I am the Lord, the God of all flesh. Is anything too hard for me?” (Jeremiah 32: 17, 27 ESV) “I am … Read more
Father, You called me by my name to come out of the darkness and into your marvelous light. You captivated me to leave the land of disbelief and disorder and move into the light of your peace and assurance as I turned to believe. I thank You in the name and authority of Jesus, according … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because God calls us to come to a saving knowledge of Him, “I will give them a heart to know that I am the LORD, and they shall be my people and I will be their God, for they shall return to me with their whole heart.” (Jeremiah 24: 7 … Read more
Father, I humbly ask that your Holy Spirit direct my life on a path that pleases you. May I do all things for your good pleasure. You go before me to set the example for steadfast love, justice and righteousness. Put it in my heart to strive for these, because these things bring you delight. … Read more