JOEL 2:21 (ABP)
Don't be afraid, dear land. Instead, celebrate and be glad because GOD is doing amazing things!
LUKE 19:37-38 (ABP)
When Jesus and his followers started down the pathway from Olive Mountain, shouting and singing broke out among them as they praised God for all the amazing things they had seen.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
If you want a lift, look for the amazing things that God has done and is doing.
DAILY FODDER
What stands in the way of you recognizing the amazing activity of God? What can you do about the obstacles?
PRAYER
Glorious God, during this Holy Week we are struck again by the way that you are in the process of turning an evil event into an amazing benefit for all humanity. I admit that I get down when I see how bad things are and I lose perspective. Help me to recognize your activity in the world -- to make a mental list, starting with the events of Holy Week, of the great turn-arounds that you're pulling off. I'm going to become an eternal optimist because of Jesus. I'm celebrating! Amen.
THE LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your Name, your Kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and forever. Amen.
Since 2015, I've been modeling one way of using the MORAVIAN DAILY TEXTS* to maintain a daily conversation with God.
– Brad Boydston