Today is a beautiful day, because Jesus showed mercy on the sick, blind and possessed, “And as they went out of Jericho, a great crowd followed him. And behold, there were two blind men sitting by the roadside, and when they heard that Jesus was passing by, they cried out, ‘Lord, have mercy on us, … Read more
Silencing is a pressure tactic to keep questioners from speaking out. Have you experienced this? From the text: “Once you stand up against the wrongdoing, the pressure to back down and self-censor increases. Ask the whistleblowers, the ones named in the legal documents, the ones who lost jobs. Threats of lawsuits, legal protective orders, church … Read more
Father in heaven, I am a sinner called by name to come out of the darkness and into the marvelous light within your household. I am one who was in need of repentance, redemption and healing. I was saved by your mercy and grace. Fill me with your steadfast love that can overflow onto those … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Jesus quoted Hosea 6:6 to spiritual leaders, “And when the Pharisees saw this, they said to his disciples, ‘Why does your teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?’ But when he heard it, he said, ‘Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are … Read more
From the foreword: “Fighting sexual crime should be a collaborative effort. We all need each other in this fight. Evil has been winning for far too long. It’s time to restore the innocence of our children and protect them from dangerous predators within the church. Jimmy Hinton, MDiv” If we are going to affect clergy … Read more
Lord, I come to You with a humble request. When I am angry, let me show mercy. When I am hurt, help me return mercy. When I am frustrated, help me grant mercy. I can’t do this in my flesh. I can only become merciful as You guide me in grace and forgiveness. Habakkuk asks … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy. ” (Matthew 5:7 ESV) Mercy #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Holy Spirit, lead me to be the person God created me to be. Increase the love that flows through me supplied by You. Help me to be more compassionate and kind. Teach me mercy. Grow my obedience. Open my ears to hear You, my eyes to see others as You see them, my heart to … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because the word of the LORD came to Zechariah, “Thus says the Lord of hosts, Render true judgments, show kindness and mercy to one another, do not oppress the widow, the fatherless, the sojourner, or the poor, and let none of you devise evil against another in your heart.” (Zechariah … Read more
Lord, You bring us to a new juncture of rebuilding. As we cross over from the end of this year and into the beginning of the next, be our constant advisor. Remind us to turn to You as we rebuild our futures, our relationships, our government and our faith. Don’t allow us to remain where … Read more