Jehovah Hashopet, you are the LORD our judge. You are the God who loves justice and truth; but justice is turned back and righteousness is far away. Truth stumbles in our public squares and uprightness cannot enter. Have we transgressed too far, Father, past the point of your anger, as it was with Judah? Are … Read more
Father God, remind me again that your ways are not my ways, and your thoughts cannot be discerned by my feeble brain. I suppose that every generation thought at one point or another that the end of time had come, but you kept the clocks ticking. You maintained the earth in its orbit around the … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because God made a way where there seemed to be none, “Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm.” (Ephesians 6:13 ESV) Stand Firm #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
King Jesus, Kinsman Redeemer, you are the first and the last. Break the chains of bondage, Lord. Free.the.children! Intercede and act on their behalf. I send my request in your precious name and powerful authority, according to the Father’s good and perfect will. Amen. “that the creation itself will be set free from its bondage … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because we have freedom in Jesus, “Stand fast in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage.” (Galatians 5:1 NKJV) Stand Firm #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Merciful Savior, may I take your hand? Guide me through the minefield of current world tragedy. Help me know truth from the lies. Keep me from falling into thought traps and mind warps by focusing all my attention on you. I am thankful for the songs I wake up humming in my head. These words … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Paul considered himself a fellow worker in the faith, not taking dominion over believers, “Not that we lord it over your faith, but we work with you for your joy, for you stand firm in your faith.” (2 Corinthians 1:24 ESV) Stand Firm #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Today is a beautiful day, because Scripture encourages us, “Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong.” (1 Corinthians 16:13 ESV) Stand Firm #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Lord Jesus, may I sit at your feet to know your presence, to hear your interceding prayers. Pour your love over me. Flood my soul with your peace and assurance. Quiet my stirring that I may hear your breath of truth over me. Prepare my heart for the day’s events, knowing that you are sovereign … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because God’s people stood firm against Antiochus Epiphanes’ seduction and persecution, “He shall seduce with flattery those who violate the covenant, but the people who know their God shall stand firm and take action.” (Daniel 11:32 ESV) Stand Firm #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday