Today is a beautiful day, because we can work smarter, not harder, “If the iron is blunt, and one does not sharpen the edge, he must use more strength, but wisdom helps one to succeed.” (Ecclesiastes 10:10 ESV) Wisdom #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Holy Spirit, keep my feet from the pathway of pride. May I boast only in the power and love of Jesus, who humbled himself to become flesh and die for my redemption, according to the good and perfect will of the Father. Amen. “One’s pride will bring him low, but he who is lowly in … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because King Solomon pondered the value of wisdom and wrote his findings for us to treasure in our hearts, “But I say that wisdom is better than might, though the poor man’s wisdom is despised and his words are not heard.” (Ecclesiastes 9:16 ESV) Wisdom #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Heavenly Father, hold back the scoffers and the wicked by the prayers of the righteous. Open your courts to hear the petitions on behalf of your servants. We wait upon you to see your hand in a mighty saving work. We praise you for who you are in the name above all names, Jesus, according … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “Say not, ‘Why were the former days better than these?’ For it is not from wisdom that you ask this. Wisdom is good with an inheritance, an advantage to those who see the sun.” (Ecclesiastes 7:10-11) Wisdom #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Almighty God, you set the leaders in place. Bring us righteous leaders, just leaders and servants to the people. Remove those with wicked ways who exact gifts to enrich themselves. I stand on your promise that you will send your angels to remove sin and all evil doers. I wait upon you to do a … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because King Solomon asked God for wisdom, “Then I saw that there is more gain in wisdom than in folly, as there is more gain in light than in darkness.” (Ecclesiastes 2:13 ESV) Wisdom #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Holy God, open your courts to hear my prayer for the leaders of the nations. I lift them to your mercy seat for your favor and blessing. I pray for their salvation. Call them by their names to come out of the darkness and into your marvelous light. Take their hands and lead them on … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Scripture gives us examples to follow, “She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue.” (Proverbs 31:26 ESV) Wisdom #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Make a new heart in me, Father God. Give it capacity for the greatest love of all. Give it softness that absorbs the pain of others. Give it wisdom to reach out with your healing. Give it resilience to make it through the darkest days. Give it strength to help carry the burdens of my … Read more