JOB 5:11 (NLT)
He gives prosperity to the poor
and protects those who suffer.
2 CORINTHIANS 1:3-4 (MSG)
All praise to the God and Father of our Master, Jesus the Messiah! Father of all mercy! God of all healing counsel! He comes alongside us when we go through hard times...
SUMMARY SENTENCE
God comes alongside us through the hard times.
PRAYER
God, thank you for carrying me through the difficulties of this past year. I confess to being anxious over the situation. Forgive me for taking too much on myself. Help me to trust that you will always be there for me -- even during the hard times. I'm going to move forward without worry. Amen.
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
Tuesday, April 6, 2021
Monday, April 5, 2021
GOD'S PLAN
AMOS 3:6 (MSG)
And when disaster strikes the city,
doesn’t GOD stand behind it?
LUKE 24:26 (CEB)
Wasn’t it necessary for the Christ to suffer these things and then enter into his glory?”
SUMMARY SENTENCE
Everything, including the worst suffering, fits into God's plan.
PRAYER
Glorious God, I continue to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus from the dead. What a glorious outcome! I confess to being a skeptic when everything appears to be unraveling. Restore resurrection-driven hope in my life so that I can face everything without flinching. Amen.
And when disaster strikes the city,
doesn’t GOD stand behind it?
LUKE 24:26 (CEB)
Wasn’t it necessary for the Christ to suffer these things and then enter into his glory?”
SUMMARY SENTENCE
Everything, including the worst suffering, fits into God's plan.
PRAYER
Glorious God, I continue to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus from the dead. What a glorious outcome! I confess to being a skeptic when everything appears to be unraveling. Restore resurrection-driven hope in my life so that I can face everything without flinching. Amen.
Sunday, April 4, 2021
RESURRECTION
Easter Sunday
EXODUS 33:14 (NLT)
The Lord replied, “I will personally go with you, Moses, and I will give you rest—everything will be fine for you.”
JOHN 14:19 (MSG)
In just a little while the world will no longer see me, but you’re going to see me because I am alive and you’re about to come alive.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
Because Jesus lives we'll be alive with him and everything will work out for the good.
PRAYER
Hallelujah! We celebrate your resurrection, dear Savior. Thank you for sacrificing your life to restore ours. Thank you for breaking the power of hell so that we don't have to live it. I confess that I'm slow to adapt to this new life but with your ongoing intervention I'm going to live a resurrection life with you. Amen.
EXODUS 33:14 (NLT)
The Lord replied, “I will personally go with you, Moses, and I will give you rest—everything will be fine for you.”
JOHN 14:19 (MSG)
In just a little while the world will no longer see me, but you’re going to see me because I am alive and you’re about to come alive.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
Because Jesus lives we'll be alive with him and everything will work out for the good.
PRAYER
Hallelujah! We celebrate your resurrection, dear Savior. Thank you for sacrificing your life to restore ours. Thank you for breaking the power of hell so that we don't have to live it. I confess that I'm slow to adapt to this new life but with your ongoing intervention I'm going to live a resurrection life with you. Amen.
Saturday, April 3, 2021
THE WORK OF CHRIST
PSALM 105:7 (CEV)
The LORD is our God,
bringing justice
everywhere on earth.
1 PETER 3:18 (MSG)
That’s what Christ did definitively: suffered because of others’ sins, the Righteous One for the unrighteous ones. He went through it all—was put to death and then made alive—to bring us to God.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
Christ went through hell to make things right for us.
PRAYER
Suffering Savior, your righteous judgments call me to acknowledge my part in the unrighteousness you came to set right. Forgive me. Claim me anew as I am buried with you in baptism and rise with the fresh start you have won. You are so good to me! I dress in the robe of righteousness today with anticipation! Amen. (Daily Texts, Ground Up Grace edition)
The LORD is our God,
bringing justice
everywhere on earth.
1 PETER 3:18 (MSG)
That’s what Christ did definitively: suffered because of others’ sins, the Righteous One for the unrighteous ones. He went through it all—was put to death and then made alive—to bring us to God.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
Christ went through hell to make things right for us.
PRAYER
Suffering Savior, your righteous judgments call me to acknowledge my part in the unrighteousness you came to set right. Forgive me. Claim me anew as I am buried with you in baptism and rise with the fresh start you have won. You are so good to me! I dress in the robe of righteousness today with anticipation! Amen. (Daily Texts, Ground Up Grace edition)
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