Keep us, our Father, keep us in your care. Keep us from the evil one. Keep us sanctified in truth, as Jesus prayed for us. Keep us grounded in your Word. Keep us within the circle of your will. Keep us focused on forever with you as we go about the normal rhythms of our … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Proverbs is full of wisdom, “My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments, for length of days and years of life and peace they will add to you.” (Proverbs 3:1-2 ESV) Life #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Lord, sometimes it seems as if the wicked surround the righteous and the shouts of darkness overpower the voices of love and salvation. Gather your followers. Open their mouths to speak your truth. Let us hear the thunderous sound of their prayers. For when two or more gather in your name, Lord you are in … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because God’s plan is to save for his name’s sake, “For your name’s sake, O LORD, preserve my life! In your righteousness bring my soul out of trouble!” (Psalm 143:11 ESV) Life #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
El Olam, everlasting God, you are El Elyon, God Most High. You carefully crafted your redemption plan, the incarnation of the Word to walk on earth, teaching, healing, dying for our sin and resurrecting for your glory. What a beautiful story that touched my heart and brought me into your household as I believed and … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “Though I walk in the midst of trouble, you preserve my life; you stretch out your hand against the wrath of my enemies, and your right hand delivers me.” (Psalm 138:7 ESV) Life #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Almighty God, tear down the walls within us that keep you out. Swing wide the gates to our souls and take control. Overcome the false teachings of our past and supplant them with your truth. Show us our standing, having the image of God. Increase our faith. Remove stumbling blocks. Set us on your higher … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because spring lifts the birds’ songs in unison and blesses us with life renewed as we dwell in unity, “For there the Lord has commanded the blessing, life forevermore. ” (Psalm 133:3b ESV) Life #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Today is a beautiful day, because Asaph blessed everyone who reveres the LORD in this short song of ascents, “The Lord bless you from Zion! May you see the prosperity of Jerusalem all the days of your life!” (Psalm 127:5 ESV) Life #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Lord, help me live out your concept of less of me and more of you. Fill me with your love and peace that I may share with others. Let them see you in me. Let them want more of you by learning what you have done for me. Be glorified in my story. I ask … Read more