22 The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases;[a] his mercies never come to an end;23 they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.24 “The Lord is my portion,” says my soul, “therefore I will hope in him.” (Lamentations 3:22-24 ESV) As we wake to a new morning it can be easy to take the worries of the last day...
Contending
9 “Woe to him who strives with him who formed him, a pot among earthen pots!Does the clay say to him who forms it, ‘What are you making?’ or ‘Your work has no handles’? (Isaiah 45:9 ESV) We should not contend with God. It is very easy, depending upon our circumstances, to...
Once We Find It
40 One of the two who heard John speak and followed Jesus[a] was Andrew, Simon Peter's brother.41 He first found his own brother Simon and said to him, “We have found the Messiah” (which means Christ). (John 1:40-41 ESV) When we find something of great value or great interest we do not typically keep...
Shown to Us
18 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who by their unrighteousness suppress the truth.19 For what can be known about God is plain to them, because God has shown it to them. (Romans 1:18-19 ESV) There are many who would suppress the truth and who...
The Peacemakers
9 “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons[a] of God. (Matthew 5:9 ESV) Lord, make me an instrument of your peace:where there is hatred, let me sow love;where there is injury, pardon;where there is doubt, faith;where there is despair, hope;where there is darkness, light;where there is sadness, joy.O divine Master, grant that...