Today is a beautiful day, because God mercifully ended 400 years of silence, “Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, for he has visited and redeemed his people and has raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David, as he spoke by the mouth of his holy prophets … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Mary speaks of God’s mercy twice in her “Magnificat” song of praise, “And his mercy is for those who fear him from generation to generation.” “He has helped his servant Israel, in remembrance of his mercy.” (Luke 1: 50,54 ESV) Mercy #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Father, I’m trying to wrap my brain around the commitment Mary made in becoming the mother of the Savior of the world. The immensity and impact of the love in her heart for You amazes me. She loved You because You first loved her. Her spirit rejoiced in You. She recognized the works You had … Read more
Scripture Twisting is used often by abusers to establish their position over that of anyone questioning their behavior. They turn God’s Word into weapons to go against their perceived attacker. From the book: “Abusers use distortion of biblical passages to gain their desired response. I have personal experience with Scripture twisting both from within my … Read more
Lord, let me be cognizant of opportunities to tell others how good You have been to me. I don’t want to miss a chance to speak up. Please, put people in my circle of influence who need to see You at work, then open my mouth to say what You want them to know. Soften … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Jesus switched from ‘don’t tell’ to ‘go tell,’ “As he was getting into the boat, the man who had been possessed with demons begged him that he might be with him. And he did not permit him but said to him, ‘Go home to your friends and tell them … Read more
Allow truth to shine in the darkness of cover-up. Keep asking pertinent questions. From the book: “Shaming One must never criticize their church. If you do, you are looked at as disloyal, a troublemaker. How could you raise issue with the ones under whose teaching you sit? You must show absolute, unquestioning loyalty. Justin Humphrey … Read more
Lord, You are worthy of all honor and glory. Fill me with your abiding love so that I can be a conduit to others around me. I want my actions to show my commitment to your ways. I want my words to echo in agreement. Please, don’t let me say one thing and do another … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Jesus called out the Pharisees for neglecting the crux of the law while outwardly putting on the facade of holiness , “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you tithe mint and dill and cumin, and have neglected the weightier matters of the law: justice and mercy and … Read more
Lord, have mercy upon us. Give us clarity in the fog of war, in the choking smoke and mirrors of government and wildfires. We stand to pray for peace and that your will be done. Only You know the future. Only You are in control. Help us to see through the distraction and deception. Point … Read more