Today is a beautiful day, because we have time to prepare, “Prepare yourselves according to your fathers’ houses by your divisions, as prescribed in the writing of David king of Israel and the document of Solomon his son.” (2 Chronicles 35:4 ESV) Prepare #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Jehovah Ezer, you are the Lord my help. Grant me wisdom and strength by your Holy Spirit to speak your truth and stand firm in your grace and power. I ask in the name and authority of Jesus, according to your good and perfect will. Amen. “And when they bring you to trial and deliver … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because of God’s grace, “By Silvanus, a faithful brother as I regard him, I have written briefly to you, exhorting and declaring that this is the true grace of God. Stand firm in it.” (1 Peter 5:12 ESV) Stand Firm #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Father God, give the meek a voice that shakes the cedars. Let the earth hear their roar of the injustice and abuse they have suffered and continue to suffer. You hear and answer our prayers. You send your angels to pull the tares, for you are the only one who can distinguish between the righteous … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because we turn away from sin, “But God’s firm foundation stands, bearing this seal: ‘The Lord knows those who are his,’ and, ‘Let everyone who names the name of the Lord depart from iniquity.’” (2 Timothy 2:19 ESV) Stand Firm #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Yahweh, you are the Great I Am. You are Creator and sovereign over all that is. Yet, you desire personal relationship with your creation. You are our Abba Father. I trust you for your might and power. I trust your perfect justice. I trust in your all-knowing and all-powerful majesty. I trust your holiness. I … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because we have God-inspired written letters to his people, “So then, brothers, stand firm and hold to the traditions that you were taught by us, either by our spoken word or by our letter.” (2 Thessalonians 2:15 ESV) Stand Firm #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Father God, you are not a God of chaos, disruption and disorder. I come to your throne to ask your help for this beleaguered world. I pray over the cities and nations drowning in turmoil and crime. I pray the protection of the blood of Jesus over your beloved living there. May their presence make … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because believers have the love and support of their brothers and sisters, “Therefore, my brothers, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm thus in the Lord, my beloved.” (Philippians 4:1 ESV) Stand Firm #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Today is a beautiful day, because “Only let your manner of life be worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of you that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one mind striving side by side for the faith of the … Read more