Lord, You have been with me since that sunny afternoon on a campus lawn when You made yourself known to me. You were with me in the heated arguments when the anger clouded my vision. You were with me when I was a mere lump of tears. You stood by me through the rebuilding. You … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Jesus changed the heart of Saul, the persecutor, into Paul the apostle, “But Saul increased all the more in strength, and confounded the Jews who lived in Damascus by proving that Jesus was the Christ.” (Acts 9:22 ESV) Strength #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
I bring my prayer and praise to you today in my work imagery, for you are worthy of praise and honor, Father God. I bring my song to your throne in the name and authority of Jesus, according to your good and perfect will. Amen. “Ascribe to the Lord, O heavenly beings, ascribe to the … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Jesus cautioned, “But watch yourselves lest your hearts be weighed down with dissipation and drunkenness and cares of this life, and that day come upon you suddenly like a trap. For it will come upon all who dwell on the face of the whole earth. But stay awake at … Read more
I praise you, Father God, with these words from your servant, David. I cannot say it any better. You are worthy. I love you. I lift my gratitude in the name and authority of Jesus, according to your good and perfect will. Amen. “Blessed be the Lord! For he has heard the voice of … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Mary recognized God’s attributes in her song of praise, “He has shown strength with his arm; he has scattered the proud in the thoughts of their hearts; he has brought down the mighty from their thrones and exalted those of humble estate; he has filled the hungry with good … Read more
I see your goodness around me, Lord. I see the works of your hands. I know the blessing of watching the ashes of my history turned into something of beauty in your will and purposes. I have seen your goodness in the land of the living; and I will see your glory in the New … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because the scribe talking to Jesus understood, “And to love him with all the heart and with all the understanding and with all the strength, and to love one’s neighbor as oneself, is much more than all whole burnt offerings and sacrifices.” (Mark 12:33 ESV) Strength #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Lord, spread the glory of your presence throughout my being. Shine it onto the darkest parts of my heart and rout out anything that does not honor you. Move me forward in holy boldness today toward the purpose you have for my time and efforts. Wherever I go, there you are. I say thank you … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “Jesus answered, ‘The most important is, “Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.”‘” (Mark 12: 29-30 ESV) … Read more