Lord, your presence is evident in the House of Joy. I hear You whisper your secret counsel in my prayer time. I feel the warmth of your loving touch, and the barb of your rebuke at my going outside your will. Keep me within that circle of your confidence, Lord. Grant me your secret counsel … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “But Joseph said to them, ‘Do not fear, for am I in the place of God? As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good, to bring it about that many people should be kept alive, as they are today. So do not fear; … Read more
Father, this passage speaks volumes to me of the value of wisdom and discernment in fighting doubt and curbing fear. It teaches me to reverence You and your attributes that guide and protect me. Thank you for reminding me of the certain ruin of the wicked, because the writer says “when it comes,” not “if … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “But the one who looks into the perfect law, the law of liberty, and perseveres, being no hearer who forgets but a doer who acts, he will be blessed in his doing.” (James 1:25 ESV) Persevere #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Father, my search for wisdom begins and ends in You. You are my source and my salvation. Remind me to seek You before making decisions and steps towards my future. I desire to stay within the circle of your will. Please, grant me your wisdom and discernment as I go about my daily rhythms. I … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, praying at all times in the Spirit, with all … Read more
With all the turmoil and topsy-tervy events of the past three years, I have nothing and no one to trust but You, Lord. You are the firm foundation. You are the solid rock. You are the constancy in my daily walk. Thank You for your unchanging nature. Thank You for being who You say you … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.” (Isaiah 7:14 ESV) I am with you. #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Father, guide our feet into the way of peace. Only You can accomplish this. I humbly ask in the name and authority of Jesus, according to your good and perfect will. Amen. “And you, child, will be called the prophet of the Most High; for you will go before the Lord to prepare his … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Zechariah prophesied over John’s preparing the way for Jesus, “And you, child, will be called the prophet of the Most High; for you will go before the Lord to prepare his ways, to give knowledge of salvation to his people in the forgiveness of their sins, because of the … Read more