Jun
30
2008
So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most.
Hebrews 4:16 (New Living Translation)
Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help [...]
Tags: mercy
Jun
28
2008
by Max Lucado
One can’t, at once, promote two reputations. Promote God’s and forget yours. Or promote yours and forget God’s. We must choose.
Joseph did. Matthew describes Jesus’s earthly father as a craftsman (Matt. 13:55). He lives in Nazareth: a single-camel map dot on the edge of boredom. Joseph never speaks in the New Testament. He [...]
Tags: Devotional
Jun
27
2008
But blessed are those who trust in the Lord and have
made the Lord their hope and confidence.
Jeremiah 17:7 (New Living Translation)
But blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD,
whose confidence is in him.
Jeremiah 17:7 (New International Version)
But blessed is the man who trusts me, God,
[...]
Tags: confidence
Jun
26
2008
Teach us to make the most of our time,
so that we may grow in wisdom.
Psalm 90:12 (New Living Translation)
Teach us to number our days aright,
that we may gain a heart of wisd
Psalm 90:12 (New International Version)
Oh! Teach us to live well!
Teach us [...]
Tags: time
Jun
25
2008
Invigorate my soul so I can praise you well,
use your decrees to put iron in my soul.
Psalm 119:175 (The Message)
Let my soul live, and it shall praise You;
And let Your judgments help me.
Psalm 119:175 (New King James Version)
Let me live so I can praise you,
[...]
Tags: Strength