Today is a beautiful day, because “It is he who made the earth by his power, who established the world by his wisdom, and by his understanding stretched out the heavens.” (Jeremiah 10:12 ESV) Wisdom #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Father God, the yardstick of Proverbs 31 shows me where I have some success at achieving the goals of its verses. However, it also shows me how short I fall to your expectations and how I fail you in so many ways. Thank you for the saving grace that justifies me, Father. Thank you for … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “Thus says the Lord: ‘Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, let not the mighty man boast in his might, let not the rich man boast in his riches, but let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows me, that I am the … Read more
Holy Spirit, open my mouth for the mute, the afflicted, the needy, and the unborn to whom all sorts of injustice happens. Give me strength to stand for the innocent who struggle at the hands of those who seize power over the weaker. Show me to reach out my hand to uplift and my soul … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “The Lord is exalted, for he dwells on high; he will fill Zion with justice and righteousness, and he will be the stability of your times, abundance of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge; the fear of the Lord is Zion’s treasure.” (Isaiah 33:5-6 ESV) Wisdom #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Holy God, you are my rock and my salvation. I come today with the prayer from Proverbs. In your grace, Father, grant me these things before I leave the land of the living. Take away falsehood and lies; remove the evil of them and the evildoers. Don’t give me poverty nor riches, but provide according … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because God works his wisdom in our lives, “This also comes from the LORD of hosts; he is wonderful in counsel and excellent in wisdom.” (Isaiah 28:29 ESV) Wisdom #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Almighty, infinite and omnipotent God, you are El Elyon. You are God Most High. Every word from you is truth. You are my shield. You are my refuge. You are my forever hope. Father, I trust you. Holy Spirit, guard my speech and writing. May I never add to or take away from the Word … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Isaiah spoke of the Messiah hundreds of years before Jesus was born, “And the Spirit of the LORD shall rest upon him, the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and might, the Spirit of knowledge and the fear of the LORD.” (Isaiah 11:2 ESV) Wisdom #joyinverse … Read more
Holy and righteous God, the foundation of your throne is righteousness and justice. These are not found in courts or governments, for men’s agendas rule their judgments. But you, O Lord, are the source of wisdom and the seat of justice. I wait upon my LORD to see a mighty work performed, so that everyone … Read more