PSALM 119:67 (MSG)
Before I learned to answer you, I wandered all over the place,
but now I’m in step with your Word.
2 CORINTHIANS 7:10 (MSG)
Distress that drives us to God does that. It turns us around. It gets us back in the way of salvation. We never regret that kind of pain.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
If the pain gets us back on the right path it's all worth it.
PRAYER
God, I am amazed at the way that you have carried me through the pain and disappointment that I've experienced. Forgive me for thinking that it has been a waste. Draw me close to yourself and show me how you are using the grief to bring maturity into my life. I'm going to allow the negative things to impact me positively. 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
Monday, September 27, 2021
Sunday, September 26, 2021
OPEN EYES
PSALM 146:8 (NLT)
The LORD opens the eyes of the blind.
EPHESIANS 1:18 (CEB)
I pray that the eyes of your heart will have enough light to see what is the hope of God’s call...
SUMMARY SENTENCE
God opens our eyes to his call.
PRAYER
Thank you, God, for calling us to participate with you in your mission to renew the world. Start your next round of renewal with me because I'm short-sighted and tend to respond to only the things which give me immediate satisfaction. Show me how to set my will aside so that I'm focused on your will. I'm going to live according to your call. Amen.
The LORD opens the eyes of the blind.
EPHESIANS 1:18 (CEB)
I pray that the eyes of your heart will have enough light to see what is the hope of God’s call...
SUMMARY SENTENCE
God opens our eyes to his call.
PRAYER
Thank you, God, for calling us to participate with you in your mission to renew the world. Start your next round of renewal with me because I'm short-sighted and tend to respond to only the things which give me immediate satisfaction. Show me how to set my will aside so that I'm focused on your will. I'm going to live according to your call. Amen.
Saturday, September 25, 2021
GOD ALONE
JEREMIAH 25:6 (NLT)
Do not provoke my anger by worshiping idols you made with your own hands. Then I will not harm you.
ACTS 17:24-25 (MSG)
The God who made the world and everything in it, this Master of sky and land, doesn’t live in custom-made shrines or need the human race to run errands for him, as if he couldn’t take care of himself. He makes the creatures; the creatures don’t make him. Starting from scratch, he made the entire human race...
SUMMARY SENTENCE
Focus your attention on God alone.
PRAYER
God of glory, your majesty, and might have never been confined to human temples or institutions. Break me open to your overwhelming presence. Release me from my need to keep you held in safe, small boxes. Beholding your brilliance, turn my face from false gods and fleeting trends. Free my hands to do your work in the world today. Amen. (Daily Texts, Ground Up Grace edition)
Do not provoke my anger by worshiping idols you made with your own hands. Then I will not harm you.
ACTS 17:24-25 (MSG)
The God who made the world and everything in it, this Master of sky and land, doesn’t live in custom-made shrines or need the human race to run errands for him, as if he couldn’t take care of himself. He makes the creatures; the creatures don’t make him. Starting from scratch, he made the entire human race...
SUMMARY SENTENCE
Focus your attention on God alone.
PRAYER
God of glory, your majesty, and might have never been confined to human temples or institutions. Break me open to your overwhelming presence. Release me from my need to keep you held in safe, small boxes. Beholding your brilliance, turn my face from false gods and fleeting trends. Free my hands to do your work in the world today. Amen. (Daily Texts, Ground Up Grace edition)
Friday, September 24, 2021
STAY THE COURSE
PROVERBS 10:28 (MSG)
The aspirations of good people end in celebration;
the ambitions of bad people crash.
HEBREWS 6:12 (MSG)
Don’t drag your feet. Be like those who stay the course with committed faith and then get everything promised to them.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
Those who stay the course end up with the rewards.
PRAYER
God of hope, you call me to faithfulness. There are times I am tempted to give up, days when the road seems too long. Forgive me, Lord, and reenergize me. In all things help me cling to the promises of Christ, for he will never disappoint. Help me work for the kingdom today, trusting the results to you. Amen. (Daily Texts, Ground Up Grace edition)
The aspirations of good people end in celebration;
the ambitions of bad people crash.
HEBREWS 6:12 (MSG)
Don’t drag your feet. Be like those who stay the course with committed faith and then get everything promised to them.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
Those who stay the course end up with the rewards.
PRAYER
God of hope, you call me to faithfulness. There are times I am tempted to give up, days when the road seems too long. Forgive me, Lord, and reenergize me. In all things help me cling to the promises of Christ, for he will never disappoint. Help me work for the kingdom today, trusting the results to you. Amen. (Daily Texts, Ground Up Grace edition)
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