As the Day Begins “Who died for us, that, whether we wake or sleep, we should live together with him.” — 1 Thessalonians 5:10 Many Christians unknowingly divide life into categories. We label prayer, worship, Bible reading, and church attendance as spiritual activities, while eating breakfast, going to work, caring for family, or resting atContinue reading “Every Moment Under His Lordship”
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The Savior Who Still Receives Sinners
As the Day Begins “Him hath God exalted with his right hand to be a Prince and a Saviour, for to give repentance…and forgiveness of sins.” Acts 5:31 Acts 5:31 lifts our eyes to the exalted Christ, the One whom God has raised and enthroned as both Prince and Savior. The word “Prince” reminds usContinue reading “The Savior Who Still Receives Sinners”
MAKE GOD’S WILL OUR WILL
As the Day Begins “And he trembling and astonished said, Lord, what wilt thou have me to do?” — Acts 9:6 There is something deeply honest about the question Saul asked on the Damascus road. He had influence, education, determination, and religious passion, yet when confronted by the risen Christ, all of those things suddenlyContinue reading “MAKE GOD’S WILL OUR WILL”
WITHOUT FEELING?
As the Day Begins “Singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord.” — Ephesians 5:19 There is something deeply revealing about Paul’s instruction in Ephesians 5:19. He does not merely command believers to sing with their lips; he calls them to make melody “in your heart” to the Lord. The Greek word forContinue reading “WITHOUT FEELING?”
The Freedom of the Lowly Heart
As the Day Begins “All of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility.” — 1 Peter 5:5 There is a strange burden many Christians carry that God never asked them to bear. Some spend their lives trying to appear humble, while others constantly fear they are failing at humility. Yet Peter’sContinue reading “The Freedom of the Lowly Heart”
Held by Stronger Hands
As the Day Begins “Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and he shall sustain thee.” — Psalm 55:22 There is a difference between responsibility and anxiety. God calls us to be faithful, but He never calls us to carry the weight of the world upon our own shoulders. David’s words in Psalm 55 were notContinue reading “Held by Stronger Hands”
Raised to Stand
Faith That Produces Witness As the Day Begins “This Jesus hath God raised up, whereof we are all witnesses.” — Acts 2:32 There is a difference between believing something in theory and experiencing it in reality. Peter did not stand on the Day of Pentecost offering religious opinions or philosophical reflections. He stood as aContinue reading “Raised to Stand”
It’s For Your Own Good
As the Day Begins Moses stood before Israel near the end of his life and asked a question that still echoes into our mornings today: “And now, Israel, what does the Lord your God require of you?” (Deuteronomy 10:12). The answer was not complicated theology or unreachable spirituality. God desired reverence, obedience, love, and wholeheartedContinue reading “It’s For Your Own Good”
Guarded Paths and Open Hearts
As the Day Begins “He guards the paths of justice, and preserves the way of His saints.” Proverbs 2:8 Most of us do not wake up intending to make poor decisions. Mistakes often come quietly, slipping into moments of haste, distraction, pride, or incomplete understanding. Solomon reminds us in Proverbs that wisdom is not merelyContinue reading “Guarded Paths and Open Hearts”
Shaped by the Potter’s Hands
As the Day Begins “You are our Father; we are the clay, and You our potter; and all we are the work of Your hand.” — Isaiah 64:8 There is something deeply comforting about knowing that God is still working on us. Isaiah used the image of the potter and clay to remind Israel thatContinue reading “Shaped by the Potter’s Hands”