Today is a beautiful day, because “’Yet even now,’ declares the Lord, ‘return to me with all your heart, with fasting, with weeping, and with mourning; and rend your hearts and not your garments. ‘Return to the Lord your God, for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love; and … Read more
Father, I’m thinking of the lyrics to a song I sang with others at a hymn sing-along. “The Lord has promised good to me. His Word my hope secures. He will my shield and portion be as long as life endures.” Whom do I have in heaven but You, Father? Whose promises are surely kept? … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “Sow for yourselves righteousness; reap steadfast love; break up your fallow ground, for it is the time to seek the LORD, that he may come and rain righteousness upon you.” (Hosea 10:12 ESV) Steadfast #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Lord, keep my eyes off of the glitz and glamor of worldly things. Keep me focused on You, because You are my everything. I bring You my praise in your name above all names, Jesus, according to the good and perfect will of the Father. Amen. “Turn my eyes from looking at worthless things; and … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “For I desire steadfast love and not sacrifice, the knowledge of God rather than burnt offerings.” (Hosea 6:6 ESV) Steadfast #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Lord, your precepts are more valuable than gold. Your word enriches greater than silver. Bind them around my heart and soul and keep me in your precious care. I ask in your name and authority, Jesus, according to the good and perfect will of the Father. Amen. “In the way of your testimonies I … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “And I will make for them a covenant on that day with the beasts of the field, the birds of the heavens, and the creeping things of the ground. And I will abolish the bow, the sword, and war from the land, and I will make you lie down … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “Then I turned my face to the Lord God, seeking him by prayer and pleas for mercy with fasting and sackcloth and ashes. I prayed to the Lord my God and made confession, saying, ‘O Lord, the great and awesome God, who keeps covenant and steadfast love with those … Read more
Lord, this is the day You brought forth. I will rejoice and be glad. I lift my praise in the name and authority of Jesus, according to the good and perfect will of the Father. Amen. “I thank you that you have answered me and have become my salvation. The stone that the builders … Read more
Father, You are righteous and holy. There is no one like you. My offerings cannot compare to the joy of your salvation. Let my praise be known by others around me. Let them see You working in my life. Let them understand the comfort You have bestowed. Let them grasp the importance of your presence … Read more