Today is a beautiful day, because “And now, O Lord, for what do I wait? My hope is in you. Deliver me from all my transgressions. Do not make me the scorn of the fool!” (Psalm 39: 7-8 ESV) Deliver #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
I sense a world-wide tectonic shift coming, Lord God. Remove the scales from the people’s eyes. Open the eyes of the blind. I pray your will over the nations and their inhabitants. Let it be done on earth as it is in heaven. May our people and our leaders do what is right in your … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “Behold, the eye of the Lord is on those who fear him, on those who hope in his steadfast love, that he may deliver their soul from death and keep them alive in famine.” (Psalm 33: 18-19 ESV) Deliver #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Changes are taking place at First Christian of Florissant. They are writing a new chapter in their history by renaming their church to Christ First and rebranding with a new logo. They are moving on. Yet, the court date in the the victim’s personal injury suit is coming up. What does this mean for the … Read more
You are ever present in my heart and mind, Lord. Let me grow in faithfulness as I consider my commitment to serve and honor you. Forgive me when I fail you. Be the strength to my weakness and the fullness to my emptiness. Reign over my days and protect me through the night. Light my … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because the Lord is my refuge, “In you, O LORD, do I take refuge; let me never be put to shame; in your righteousness deliver me!” (Psalm 31:1 ESV) Deliver #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Look upon your servants, Father, as we humble ourselves before our Mighty God. We bring you praises, glory and honor. We ask your forgiveness, for we have failed you. As Habakkuk prayed, and as you did for King Rehoboam, we request that in your wrath, remember mercy. We come in the precious name and powerful … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “Oh, guard my soul, and deliver me! Let me not be put to shame, for I take refuge in you.” (Psalm 25:20 ESV) Deliver #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Oh, Father God, let us not follow the footsteps of the Israelites to destruction. We fail you in many ways. We rebel against your teaching. We stumble. Let your Holy Spirit move across this land and bring repentance and turn us from our wickedness. He can turn hearts toward Jesus. He can convict us and … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because God hears our cries, “Deliver my soul from the sword, my precious life from the power of the dog!” (Psalm 20:20 ESV) Deliver #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday