DANIEL 2:21 (CEB)
God is the one who changes times and eras,
who dethrones one king, only to establish another...
REVELATION 15:3-4 (CEB)
They sing the song of Moses, God’s servant, and the song of the Lamb, saying,
“Great and awe-inspiring are your works,
Lord God Almighty.
Just and true are your ways,
king of the nations.
Who won’t fear you, Lord, and glorify your name? You alone are holy.
All nations will come and fall down in worship before you,
for your acts of justice have been revealed.”
SUMMARY SENTENCE
Honor God, for he is the one in charge.
PRAYER
Great and amazing God, you are above time and your truth is in, with, and under all creation. Empires rise and fall, but you are ever-present and bring your kingdom into the world. Help me be brave and invite your justice and truth into my life today. Amen. (Daily Texts, Mount Carmel Ministries edition)
The Moravian Daily Texts* – Bible passages for my students and anyone else who might want to listen in on my conversations with God. ~ Brad Boydston
Friday, November 20, 2020
Thursday, November 19, 2020
GOD'S WELCOME
PSALM 34:8 (CEV)
Discover for yourself
that the LORD is kind.
Come to him for protection,
and you will be glad.
LUKE 14:17 (NTE)
Come now – everything’s ready!
SUMMARY SENTENCE
Come experience God's kindness for yourself.
PRAYER
God, you are incredibly hospitable. You welcome us to receive and experience your kindness. Most days, though, I'm slow to step all the way through the door. I'm a one foot in, one foot out, kind'a person. Help me to so completely experience your warm welcome that I can leave all my hesitations at the door and walk in for the party. I'm going to lose myself in your kindness. Amen.
Discover for yourself
that the LORD is kind.
Come to him for protection,
and you will be glad.
LUKE 14:17 (NTE)
Come now – everything’s ready!
SUMMARY SENTENCE
Come experience God's kindness for yourself.
PRAYER
God, you are incredibly hospitable. You welcome us to receive and experience your kindness. Most days, though, I'm slow to step all the way through the door. I'm a one foot in, one foot out, kind'a person. Help me to so completely experience your warm welcome that I can leave all my hesitations at the door and walk in for the party. I'm going to lose myself in your kindness. Amen.
Wednesday, November 18, 2020
NO COMPETITORS
ISAIAH 26:13 (ABP)
O GOD, other masters have ruled over us but you are still our only God -- the only one to whom we pledge our allegiance.
ACTS 5:29 (NLT)
But Peter and the apostles replied, "We must obey God rather than any human authority."
SUMMARY SENTENCE
We pledge our allegiance to God alone.
PRAYER
O God, you are the only one worthy of our undivided attention. I confess, though, that I'm prone to splitting my allegiance between you and the powers of the world. Draw me back so that I can sort through the messiness of living in this chaotic world and firmly place my trust in you as my one and only master. There are no competitors allowed in my life. Amen.
O GOD, other masters have ruled over us but you are still our only God -- the only one to whom we pledge our allegiance.
ACTS 5:29 (NLT)
But Peter and the apostles replied, "We must obey God rather than any human authority."
SUMMARY SENTENCE
We pledge our allegiance to God alone.
PRAYER
O God, you are the only one worthy of our undivided attention. I confess, though, that I'm prone to splitting my allegiance between you and the powers of the world. Draw me back so that I can sort through the messiness of living in this chaotic world and firmly place my trust in you as my one and only master. There are no competitors allowed in my life. Amen.
Tuesday, November 17, 2020
GOD IS GRACIOUS AND SO...
ISAIAH 48:9 (CEV)
I, the Lord, am true to myself;
I will be praised
for not punishing
and destroying you.
2 TIMOTHY 1:9 (CEB)
God is the one who saved and called us with a holy calling. This wasn’t based on what we have done, but it was based on his own purpose and grace that he gave us in Christ Jesus before time began.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
Because God is gracious he is not only merciful to us but he also calls us to participate in his plan for the world.
PRAYER
Thank you, God, for graciously saving us from all that is contrary to life. Forgive me for trying to define life on my own terms -- for coming up with my own purpose and calling. Refocus my life so that it is grace-defined and Jesus-centered. I'm going to live out YOUR plan. Amen.
I, the Lord, am true to myself;
I will be praised
for not punishing
and destroying you.
2 TIMOTHY 1:9 (CEB)
God is the one who saved and called us with a holy calling. This wasn’t based on what we have done, but it was based on his own purpose and grace that he gave us in Christ Jesus before time began.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
Because God is gracious he is not only merciful to us but he also calls us to participate in his plan for the world.
PRAYER
Thank you, God, for graciously saving us from all that is contrary to life. Forgive me for trying to define life on my own terms -- for coming up with my own purpose and calling. Refocus my life so that it is grace-defined and Jesus-centered. I'm going to live out YOUR plan. Amen.
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