Today

Monday, November 25, 2019 (5:02 a.m.)

Holy God,

Thank You again. Yes. Thank You so many times.

♪This is the day, this is the day That the Lord has made, that the Lord has made We will rejoice, we will rejoice, And be glad in it, and be glad in it…♪

Psalm 118:24 “This is the very day of the Lord that brings gladness and joy, filling our hearts with glee” (The Passion Translation).

Proverbs 15:1 “A gentle answer turns away anger, but a sharp word causes anger” (New Living Version). “A gentle answer will calm a person’s anger. But an unkind answer will cause more anger” (International Children’s Bible).

Ephesians 4:26 The Voice “When you are angry, don’t let it carry you into sin. Don’t let the sun set with anger in your heart or give the devil room to work.”

Psalm 4:4 The Message “Complain if you must, but don’t lash out. Keep your mouth shut, and let your heart do the talking. Build your case before God and wait for His verdict.” The Voice “Think long; think hard. When you are angry, don’t let it carry you into sin. When night comes, in calm be silent.”

3 John 11 “My dear friend, do not follow what is bad; follow what is good. He who does what is good is from God. But he who does evil has never known God.”

Proverbs 16:23-24 Contemporary English Version “You can persuade others if you are wise and speak sensibly. Kind words are like honey - they cheer you up and make you feel strong.” The Passion Translation “Nothing is more appealing than speaking beautiful, life-giving words. For they release sweetness to our souls and inner healing to our spirits.”

Proverbs 17:1 The Voice “Better to gnaw on a bit of dry crust in peace than to feast in a house full of stress.”

Today is the start of another leg of our journey. There’s been lots of planning. And WAY overpacking. I am here seeking your blessing Father. On each of us.

Let us use this most present opportunity for Your glory and to the good of others. We love You Father. And we long to do it better.

♪This is gonna be the Best Day of My Life...♪

So many verses. Both biblical and lyrical. So much Truth and hope. Oh, how I long to share them well.

Use me this day. Exactly as You know is best. I love You. Thank You. Amen.

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