PSALM 33:20 (CEB)
We put our hope in the LORD.
He is our help and our shield.
ROMANS 8:24 (CEV)
And this hope is what saves us.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
We can't really see how everything is going to work out, yet our faith in God causes us to be hopeful about what's coming.
PRAYER
God, you are the armor that will protect us when the going gets rough. Forgive me for worrying about the future -- for doubting that you'll look out for me. Restore my hope. Just as I had faith when I began to trust Christ as my Savior so do I have faith in him as I anticipate what's coming. 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
Friday, September 10, 2021
Thursday, September 9, 2021
PARTNERSHIP
HAGGAI 2:4 (CEB)
"Be strong, all you people of the land," says the LORD. "Work, for I am with you..."
1 CORINTHIANS 3:9 (CEB)
We are God’s coworkers...
SUMMARY SENTENCE
God has given us partnership in his work.
PRAYER
Lord God, we are so blessed that you have included us as partners in your work of restoring creation. Forgive me for thinking that I have to solve all of these problems on my own or that what I do is worthless. Help me to see how I fit in and to trust you to make sense of all that is happening around me. I'm going to work with you -- and that is a blessing. Amen.
"Be strong, all you people of the land," says the LORD. "Work, for I am with you..."
1 CORINTHIANS 3:9 (CEB)
We are God’s coworkers...
SUMMARY SENTENCE
God has given us partnership in his work.
PRAYER
Lord God, we are so blessed that you have included us as partners in your work of restoring creation. Forgive me for thinking that I have to solve all of these problems on my own or that what I do is worthless. Help me to see how I fit in and to trust you to make sense of all that is happening around me. I'm going to work with you -- and that is a blessing. Amen.
Wednesday, September 8, 2021
JESUS-FOCUSED
ISAIAH 42:1 (MSG)
Take a good look at my servant.
I’m backing him to the hilt.
He’s the one I chose,
and I couldn’t be more pleased with him.
Take a good look at my servant.
I’m backing him to the hilt.
He’s the one I chose,
and I couldn’t be more pleased with him.
LUKE 4:22 (CEV)
All the people started talking about Jesus and were amazed at the wonderful things he said. They kept on asking, “Isn’t he Joseph’s son?”
SUMMARY SENTENCE
Take a good look at Jesus and bask in the wonder.
PRAYER
Thank you, God, for sending Jesus to save us. I confess that I let my focus drift from the wonder of who he is and what he's doing, toward secondary issues. Keep me Jesus-focused. I'm going to live in live-changing awe. Amen.
All the people started talking about Jesus and were amazed at the wonderful things he said. They kept on asking, “Isn’t he Joseph’s son?”
SUMMARY SENTENCE
Take a good look at Jesus and bask in the wonder.
PRAYER
Thank you, God, for sending Jesus to save us. I confess that I let my focus drift from the wonder of who he is and what he's doing, toward secondary issues. Keep me Jesus-focused. I'm going to live in live-changing awe. Amen.
Tuesday, September 7, 2021
JESUS' BUILDING PROJECT
DEUTERONOMY 2:7 (NLT)
For the LORD your God has blessed you in everything you have done. He has watched your every step through this great wilderness.
MATTHEW 16:18 (ABP)
Jesus said, "You are Peter -- the rock on whom I'll build my church. And the forces of death will not be able to defeat it."
SUMMARY SENTENCE
Be encouraged because no matter how grim things look at times, Jesus' building project will be completed according to his plans.
PRAYER
Thank you, Jesus, for your church. I confess that I sometimes have trouble saying that. It's easy to get discouraged over her shortcomings and ugly failures. My perspective is so limited that I see only the setbacks and don't notice how you are leading and expanding your church. Open my eyes so that my attitude more accurately reflects the glory of what you're doing. Amen.
For the LORD your God has blessed you in everything you have done. He has watched your every step through this great wilderness.
MATTHEW 16:18 (ABP)
Jesus said, "You are Peter -- the rock on whom I'll build my church. And the forces of death will not be able to defeat it."
SUMMARY SENTENCE
Be encouraged because no matter how grim things look at times, Jesus' building project will be completed according to his plans.
PRAYER
Thank you, Jesus, for your church. I confess that I sometimes have trouble saying that. It's easy to get discouraged over her shortcomings and ugly failures. My perspective is so limited that I see only the setbacks and don't notice how you are leading and expanding your church. Open my eyes so that my attitude more accurately reflects the glory of what you're doing. Amen.
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