Today is a beautiful day, because what men intend for evil, God can turn for good, “So when Joseph came to his brothers, they stripped him of his robe, the robe of many colors that he wore. And they took him and threw him into a pit. The pit was empty; there was no water … Read more
Lord Jesus, it is good that I remind myself that you are with me. As Psalm 139 says, there is nowhere I can go that you are not with me. You are constant in my waking and sleeping. Your grace gives me peace and assurance. It eases my spirit and calms my anxiety. You are … Read more
Father God, this verse is thought provoking. Paul wrote to Timothy from prison, knowing his earthly life was coming to an end. You rescued him from prison before, from shipwreck, and from stoning. Paul knew what it was to be pulled from the pit of evil physically. He also understood that you would rescue him … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “A river flowed out of Eden to water the garden, and there it divided and became four rivers.” (Genesis 2:10 ESV) Water #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Loving and Compassionate God, thank you for preserving Paul’s writing so that it is available to encourage me. You are my foundation. Jesus, you are the rock that is higher than I. You are the constant presence upon which I depend. You are the protector and lover of my soul. You are there when others … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because it is Resurrection Sunday, “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and … Read more
Father in Heaven, allow me to continue working for your good pleasure. Keep me in prayer for your glory and honor as long as I have breath in my lungs. Sustain me, renew me, and give me the words to pray on behalf of others. Highlight the need for immediate prayer, and don’t let me … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which comes through faith in Christ, the … Read more
Personality differences are always a struggle in the work place. Job security suffers when one occurs between a boss and a subordinate, and the subordinate seldom wins. So, why the issue here that it had to be handled by a public and lengthy humiliation of the Worship Minister? Was his talent a threat to the … Read more
Father God, Creator and author of Scripture, I come to thank you for prophecy in your Word. We are here in this point of time you describe. Justice is trampled in the streets. Words get redefined to confuse us and get us off track. I ask your perseverance, your discernment and your strength to remain … Read more