ISAIAH 65:24 (CEV)
I will answer their prayers
before they finish praying.
ROMANS 5:8 (MSG)
God put his love on the line for us by offering his Son in sacrificial death while we were of no use whatever to him.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
God acts before we know enough to express our needs.
PRAYER
Kind God, it is wonderful that you know more about what I need than I could ever know. Forgive me for being a know-it-all when it comes to self-awareness. Help me to humbly accept your solutions for my life -- and the world. I know that they are already in process. Amen.
Since 2015, I've been modeling one way of using the MORAVIAN DAILY TEXTS* to maintain a daily conversation with God.
– Brad Boydston
Saturday, August 21, 2021
Friday, August 20, 2021
GOD ALONE
2 CHRONICLES 25:8 (MSG)
God and God only has the power to help or hurt your cause.
ROMANS 8:34 (NLT)
Who then will condemn us? No one—for Christ Jesus died for us and was raised to life for us, and he is sitting in the place of honor at God’s right hand, pleading for us.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
God alone has the power to turn our situation into a success.
PRAYER
God, I appreciate how you advocate for us -- for me. Even when I'm clearly in the wrong you're still there making my case on the basis of what Christ Jesus has done. Forgive me for assuming that I have the power to make things right and help me to grasp the wonder of your mercy and grace. I'm going to look to you. Amen.
God and God only has the power to help or hurt your cause.
ROMANS 8:34 (NLT)
Who then will condemn us? No one—for Christ Jesus died for us and was raised to life for us, and he is sitting in the place of honor at God’s right hand, pleading for us.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
God alone has the power to turn our situation into a success.
PRAYER
God, I appreciate how you advocate for us -- for me. Even when I'm clearly in the wrong you're still there making my case on the basis of what Christ Jesus has done. Forgive me for assuming that I have the power to make things right and help me to grasp the wonder of your mercy and grace. I'm going to look to you. Amen.
Thursday, August 19, 2021
LET'S PARTY!
1 CHRONICLES 13:8 (NLT)
David and all Israel were celebrating before God with all their might, singing songs and playing all kinds of musical instruments—lyres, harps, tambourines, cymbals, and trumpets.
PHILIPPIANS 4:4-5 (NLT)
Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again—rejoice! Let everyone see that you are considerate in all you do. Remember, the Lord is coming soon.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
Celebrate God and what he does!
PRAYER
Glorious God, there are always lots of reasons to worship. Forgive me for turning celebration into an obligation by only focusing on the things which catch my immediate attention. Draw me back to the party. I want to make music and dance before you. Amen.
David and all Israel were celebrating before God with all their might, singing songs and playing all kinds of musical instruments—lyres, harps, tambourines, cymbals, and trumpets.
PHILIPPIANS 4:4-5 (NLT)
Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again—rejoice! Let everyone see that you are considerate in all you do. Remember, the Lord is coming soon.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
Celebrate God and what he does!
PRAYER
Glorious God, there are always lots of reasons to worship. Forgive me for turning celebration into an obligation by only focusing on the things which catch my immediate attention. Draw me back to the party. I want to make music and dance before you. Amen.
Wednesday, August 18, 2021
INVESTING
JEREMIAH 9:23-24 (MSG)
Don’t let the wise brag of their wisdom.
Don’t let heroes brag of their exploits.
Don’t let the rich brag of their riches.
If you brag, brag of this and this only:
That you understand and know me.
LUKE 9:25 (MSG)
What good would it do to get everything you want and lose you, the real you?
SUMMARY SENTENCE
Invest your life in God's agenda and you'll reap a rich life.
PRAYER
Generous God, all that we have is a gift from you. Thank you for providing us with what is necessary for daily life. May we only boast in the promise that we know and are known by you. Help us to let go of the things which diminish life and hold tight to the promise of life in you. Amen. (Daily Texts, Ground Up Grace edition)
Don’t let the wise brag of their wisdom.
Don’t let heroes brag of their exploits.
Don’t let the rich brag of their riches.
If you brag, brag of this and this only:
That you understand and know me.
LUKE 9:25 (MSG)
What good would it do to get everything you want and lose you, the real you?
SUMMARY SENTENCE
Invest your life in God's agenda and you'll reap a rich life.
PRAYER
Generous God, all that we have is a gift from you. Thank you for providing us with what is necessary for daily life. May we only boast in the promise that we know and are known by you. Help us to let go of the things which diminish life and hold tight to the promise of life in you. Amen. (Daily Texts, Ground Up Grace edition)
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