“This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.”
Psalm 118:24 NIV
King of Kings by Hillsong Worship
How Great Is Our God – Chris Tomlin
“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spriritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.”
Colossians 3:16 NIV
(This photo was taken at Sapphire Point near Dillon, Colorado)
“Therefore the Lord himself will give you[c] a sign: The virgin[d] will conceive and give birth to a son, and[e] will call him Immanuel.”[f]
Isaiah 7:14 NIV
“For to us a child is born,
to us a son is given,
and the government will be on his shoulders.
And he will be called
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
7 Of the greatness of his government and peace
there will be no end.
He will reign on David’s throne
and over his kingdom,
establishing and upholding it
with justice and righteousness
from that time on and forever.
The zeal of the Lord Almighty
will accomplish this.”
Isaiah 9:6-7 NIV
Father God, we are holding tightly to our hope in You. We trust that You are faithful, and we believe that You will always fulfill Your promises. Thank You for promising to bring justice to unjust situations. Thank You for promising to fulfill Your plans for us. Thank You for sending Your Son and for promising to return to Your people. You are faithful, Lord-and we will trust in You. In Jesus name, Amen.
“And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. 11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.”
Luke 2:8-11 NIV
(This photo was taken at Sapphire Point near Dillon, Colorado)
“Taste and see that the Lord is good;
blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.”
Psalm 34:8 NIV
“Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.”
James 1:17 NIV
Father God, thank You for being our good Father. We are so grateful we can always count on You. You bless us and Your love is poured into us. Thank You for Your mercy and grace. Thank You for sending us Jesus. Remind us of Your goodness in everything and help us remember You are greater than any circumstances or difficulties we face. In Jesus name, Amen.
Goodness Of God by Jenn Johnson | Victory
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who[a] have been called according to his purpose.”
Romans 8:28 NIV
(This photo was taken in Tettegouche State Park in northern Minnesota)
“Show me your ways, Lord,
teach me your paths.
5 Guide me in your truth and teach me,
for you are God my Savior,
and my hope is in you all day long.”
Psalm 25:4-5 NIV
Father God, please guide me and teach me as I seek to live a life that honors You. Lead me into my calling, and lovingly correct my mistakes. Thank You for being the One I can confide in, and for loving me just as I am. You are good, and I am grateful for You. In Jesus name, Amen.
“I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go;
I will counsel you with my loving eye on you.“
Psalm 32:8 NIV
(This photo was taken along the North Shore of Lake Superior in northern Minnesota)
“But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you.”
John 14:26 NIV
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”
Romans 15:13 NIV
Holy Spirit by Francesca Battistelli
“If you love me, keep my commands. 16 And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever— 17 the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will be[c] in you. “
John 14:15-17 NIV
(This photo was taken at a lake in central Minnesota)
“Know therefore that the Lord your God is God; he is the faithful God, keeping his covenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love him and keep his commandments.”
Deuteronomy 7:9 NIV
Father God, thank You for Your unconditional love. It surpasses any form of earthly love. We are not defined by our past or our mistakes and failures – we are not diefined by what we do or accomplish. We are defined by who You are and what You have done and are doing…we are who You say we are…we are Your childern. Nothing can separate us from Your love. Praise and glory be to You and Your name. Amen.
“This is how we know that we live in him and he in us: He has given us of his Spirit. 14 And we have seen and testify that the Father has sent his Son to be the Savior of the world. 15 If anyone acknowledges that Jesus is the Son of God, God lives in them and they in God. 16 And so we know and rely on the love God has for us.
God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them. 17 This is how love is made complete among us so that we will have confidence on the day of judgment: In this world we are like Jesus. 18 There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.
19 We love because he first loved us.”
1 John 4:13-19 NIV
(This photo was taken in on a lake in central Minnesota)
“All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, 17 so that the servant of God[a] may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.”
2 Timothy 3:16-17 NIV
“Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.”
Ephesians 6:17 NIV
Keep God’s Word close to your heart…read it, memorize it, use it to pray and let it lead and guide you in your daily life.
“For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.”
Hebrews 4:12 NIV
(This photo was taken along the North Shore of Lake Superior)
“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.”
1 John 1:9 NIV
“For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. 15 But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.”
Matthew 6:14-15 NIV
(This photo was taken in Mount Rainier National Park in Washington)
“For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you. We continually ask God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all the wisdom and understanding that the Spirit gives,[a] 10 so that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God, 11 being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience, 12 and giving joyful thanks to the Father, who has qualified you[b] to share in the inheritance of his holy people in the kingdom of light.”
Colossians 1:9-12 NIV
Father God, Your Word is filled with wisdom and promises that offer guidance for our lives. Sometimes it is difficult for us to understand, please give us courage to trust Your faithfulness. Light our path, help us learn about You and Your way and give us clarity about how You want us to live. In Jesus name, Amen.
“ For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves, 14 in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.”
Colossians 1:13-14 NIV
(This photo was taken while traveling in Wyoming)
“Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. 8 Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.“
James 4:7-8 NIV
Father God, I want to seek You with all my heart. Each day, help me draw closer to You. Guide me through each decision, and inspire me with new dreams. I trust You Lord and I want to honor You in all that I do. In Jesus name, Amen.
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart
and lean not on your own understanding;
6 in all your ways submit to him,
and he will make your paths straight.[a]“
Proverbs 3:5-6 NIV
(This photo was taken at a lake in northwestern Wisconsin)
Take Your Faith With You 