Lord, knowing you more fills my days. My greatest desire is to love and be loved, to know and be known. No one loves me or even has the capacity to love me more than you. No one knows me more intimately than you. You stand with me in the current of life. You protect … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Jesus encouraged his followers to hang tough, anticipating the coming kingdom, “But watch yourselves lest your hearts be weighed down with dissipation and drunkenness and cares of this life, and that day come upon you suddenly like a trap.” (Luke 21:34 ESV) Life #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Father God, you are holy and faithful to hear our prayers and answer. You desire that all come to a saving knowledge of you. I lift up families to your mercy seat. Those who have unbelieving individuals, as well as entire families, need Jesus. Draw them and call them, Father. Let them support one another … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because one’s value is not defined by possessions, “And he said to them, ‘Take care, and be on your guard against all covetousness, for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.’” (Luke 12:15 ESV) Life #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Almighty God, you are the God of the saints and the prophets. May we stand in the shadow of your protection and inherit the blessing Moses gave to Israel through his prayers for the tribes. May we rest secure in you. May we feel your protection all day long. May we take our security within … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Jesus points us to Scripture for answers to our life questions, “And behold, a lawyer stood up to put him to the test, saying, ‘Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?’ He said to him, ‘What is written in the Law? How do you read it?’” (Luke … Read more
Gracious Father, you are the God all flesh. You are the God who knows our deepest thoughts and desires. I come to your mercy seat to request unity in your church. May we strive as one in spirit, led by the Holy Spirit, to glorify you and to build your kingdom. May we seek Jesus … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Jesus calls us to deny ourselves, take up our cross and follow him toward eternal life, “For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake and the gospel’s will save it.” ( Mark 8:35 ESV) Life #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
King Jesus, only you are worthy to open the scroll. Only you are Savior. May we abide in your love and seek your presence. May we honor you with our deepest love and affection. May we know unspeakable, persistent and stubborn joy that lights our lives and leads our hearts. May we share that light … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Jesus asked the hard questions of religious leaders, “And he said to them, “’Is it lawful on the Sabbath to do good or to do harm, to save life or to kill?’ But they were silent.” Then he restored the withered hand of a man in the synagogue. (Mark … Read more