Today is a beautiful day, because James considers those blessed who “have heard the steadfastness of Job…and seen the purpose of the Lord, how the Lord is compassionate and merciful.” (James 5:11 ESV) I pray you have experienced God’s compassion and mercy. #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Today is a beautiful day, because James tells us, “Draw near to God and He will draw near to you.” (James 4:8 ESV) Are you moving closer to God or pushing Him away? #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Today is s beautiful day, because God guaranteed his unchangeable purpose to the heirs of His promise with an oath. (from Hebrews 6:17) Hold fast to the hope set before you. #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Today is a beautiful day, because Paul encouraged followers not to be ashamed of their testimony for the Lord, but to share in suffering by the power of God and not by their own power. (from 2 Timothy 1:8) This is our holy calling as well. #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Today is a beautiful day, because Paul sent out messengers to let other followers know how he was doing and to encourage them; and he prayed for them, “Grace be with all who love our Lord Jesus Christ with love incorruptible.” (Ephesians 6:22 ESV) I want an incorruptible love for Jesus! #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Today is a beautiful day, because God’s eternal purpose, which He made real in Jesus the Christ, is for the church to reveal God’s intricate wisdom to the rulers and authorities of heavenly places. (from Ephesians 3:10-11) Are those in the heavenly places seeing Jesus in you? #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Today is a beautiful day, because “In him we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to the purpose of him who works all things according to the counsel of his will.” (Ephesians 1:11 ESV) What do you think the inheritance is? #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Today is a beautiful day, because God fulfilled His purpose to unify all things in heaven and on earth through the miracle Jesus’ death and resurrection. (from Ephesians 1:9) #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Today is a beautiful day, because God predestined us for adoption to himself as sons through Jesus Christ, according to the purpose of His will.” (Ephesians 1:5 ESV) If you are in Christ, your are adopted, of His household. #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Today is a beautiful day, because Paul wrote sternly to the Galatians, “What has become of your blessedness?…They make much of you, but for no good purpose. They want to shut you out that you make much of them.” (Galatians 4:15a,17 ESV) What has become of your blessedness? #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday