Lord, I know that my hope and strength come from you. I trust in the goodness and loving heart of the Father. This world is fallen and cursed from the time of Adam, but there comes a day when the garden is redeemed in the New Heaven and New Earth. What a glorious day that … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Jacob blessed his sons, “Reuben, you are my firstborn, my might, and the firstfruits of my strength, preeminent in dignity and preeminent in power.” (Genesis 49:3 ESV) Strength #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Almighty, loving Father, You are the God of history and times to come. You do not change. You placed us in this era for your purpose. Let us not be silent, but speak of Your goodness and justice. We are here for just such a time as this. Lead us according to Your precepts. Your … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, who gave himself for our sins to deliver us from the present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father, to whom be the glory forever and ever. Amen.” (Galatians 1: 3-5 … Read more
Lord God, my heart aligns with Nehemiah’s desire to be remembered, not idolized and not rewarded. He wanted to be remembered by You for his work to rebuild the walls around Jerusalem. Remember me for good, Father. Remember my heart that attunes itself to hear your calling. Forgive me when I fail you. Remind me … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Paul explained, “He delivered us from such a deadly peril, and he will deliver us. On him we have set our hope that he will deliver us again.” (2 Corinthians 1:10 ESV) Deliver #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Great are your mercies to me, Lord God! In my need and in times of plenty You heard my cries and answered me. You delivered me from my self-constructed consequences. You delivered your grace and mercy in answer to my pleas on behalf of others. Your goodness overwhelms me. Your faithfulness sustains me in … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because of the power of love, “If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. And if I have prophetic powers, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have all faith, so … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Paul explained, “Wretched man that I am! Who will deliver me from this body of death? Thanks be to God through Jesus Christ our Lord! So then, I myself serve the law of God with my mind, but with my flesh I serve the law of sin. There is … Read more
Where does my strength come from? It comes from you, Lord. I am bolstered by your Holy Spirit and emboldened by your purpose. I am stretched by your challenge and encouraged by your Word. You are my light and my salvation, Lord. You are the lifter of my head, though my flesh may fail. Renew … Read more