Today is a beautiful day, because “By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to go out to a place that he was to receive as an inheritance. And he went out, not knowing where he was going.” (Hebrews 11:8 ESV) Faith #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Lord, help me to always build up and encourage others and choose to do the right thing. I can’t accomplish it without the help of your Holy Spirit. Forgive me when I fail you, Lord, for it is in your precious name and powerful authority that I pray, according to the good and perfect will … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Noah obeyed, “By faith Noah, being warned by God concerning events as yet unseen, in reverent fear constructed an ark for the saving of his household. By this he condemned the world and became an heir of the righteousness that comes by faith.” (Hebrews 11:7 ESV) Faith #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Father God, I pray for your Church. I come humbly and with reverence for who you are to ask that your Holy Spirit move mightily among your beloved. I pray for sweet spirits among the beloved and for an attitude of service and ministry toward one another. Let us not put ourselves above our fellow … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because faith opens heaven’s gates, “And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.” (Hebrews 11:6 ESV) Faith #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Awaken me every day with your wisdom and discernment. Keep me focused on you, Lord. Bolster my faith with your great love. Guard my heart with the hope of your salvation. Never let me grow tired of doing your will, Father. Grant me one more day to encourage those within my circle of influence. Be … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “By faith Enoch was taken up so that he should not see death, and he was not found, because God had taken him. Now before he was taken he was commended as having pleased God.” (Hebrews 11:5 ESV) Faith #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Lord, let your light shine from within me into the darkness that pervades. Exhibit your strength in my weakness. May I be found faithful at your coming. I exalt you in your name above all names, by your authority over all creation, and according to the good and perfect will of the Father. Amen. “For … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “By faith Abel offered to God a more acceptable sacrifice than Cain, through which he was commended as righteous, God commending him by accepting his gifts. And through his faith, though he died, he still speaks.” (Hebrews 11:4 ESV) Faith #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Lord God, thank you for this beautiful word picture, penned by Paul, inspired by your Holy Spirit. I take heart. I take hope. I am encouraged in the name and authority of Jesus, according to your good and perfect will. Amen. “For the Lord himself will descend from heaven with a cry of command, … Read more