Today is a beautiful day, because Christ is the perfecter of our faith, “Therefore let us leave the elementary doctrine of Christ and go on to maturity, not laying again a foundation of repentance from dead works and of faith toward God, and of instruction about washings, the laying on of hands, the resurrection of … Read more
Father God, direct your precepts and teachings to me. Increase my circle of influence for your glory. Allow me to be a conduit of your love. Establish my heart in holiness and keep my path straight through the work of your Holy Spirit. You are God Most High; and I am humbled that you yourself … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because faith enters us into God’s rest, “For good news came to us just as to them, but the message they heard did not benefit them, because they were not united by faith with those who listened.” (Hebrews 4:2 ESV) Faith #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Jehovah Nissi, you are the banner over me. Thank you for your Spirit-breathed Scriptures. Thank you for the Holy Spirit in me who helps me understand and guides me. Thank you for the writing of Paul who supplies what is lacking in my faith. Keep my heart and mind fixed on your goodness in my … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “I thank my God always when I remember you in my prayers, because I hear of your love and of the faith that you have toward the Lord Jesus and for all the saints, and I pray that the sharing of your faith may become effective for the full … Read more
Lord, I love my brothers and sisters in Christ. Thank you for bringing them into my life. Thank you for the unity in our body. Thank you for their powerful faith. Thank you for the assurance I have that they are close by and ready to help at the hint of my need. May we … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “And let our people learn to devote themselves to good works, so as to help cases of urgent need, and not be unfruitful. All who are with me send greetings to you. Greet those who love us in the faith. Grace be with you all.” (Titus 14-15 ESV) Faith … Read more
Father God, you are the God of all comfort. You are the sovereign God Most High. There is no God like you who goes out for the salvation of His beloved. You may remove me from the trials and afflictions, but you may also use them to establish my faith that you stand in the … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Paul instructed Titus on how to teach the followers in Crete to live according to sound doctrine, “But as for you, teach what accords with sound doctrine. Older men are to be sober-minded, dignified, self-controlled, sound in faith, in love, and in steadfastness.” (Titus 2:1-3 ESV) Faith #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Lord Jesus, you are Messiah. You are Emmanuel, God with us. Your gospel cannot be hindered by the evil one. Continue reminding me that above all I must pray for the salvation of those who do not know you as their Lord and Savior. May I be found worthy of your calling and faithfully working … Read more