Day: February 26, 2024

God of Grace Gives Courage

Harry Emerson Fosdick, one of
the leaders of the liberal Protestant
movt in the 1920s and 1930s, was
denounced by many conservatives,
some of whom now sing the hymn
he wrote. In 1930, when the new
building for the Riverside Church
in New York City was dedicated,
this hymn was sung as dedication.
It is a prayer of dedication that can
be uttered any day. And the prayer
of our hearts should constantly
be “Grant us wisdom, grant us
courage for the facing of this hour.”

Lord, we will Be Courageous:
After the death of Moses…
the Lord spoke to Joshua…
Be Strong and Courageous,
because You will lead the people to Inherit the land I Swore to
their forefathers (Joshua 1:1,6).
Be Strong and Very Courageous.
Be Careful To Obey all the law
my servant Moses gave you;
do not turn to the right
or to the left, that you may be
successful wherever you go (v7).
Have I not commanded you?
Be Strong and Courageous.
Do not be terrified; do not
be discouraged, for the Lord
your God Will Be With You
wherever you go (Joshua 1:9).

Lord, I pray that every time I read
Your Word, You will teach me all
I need to know. Help me understand
Your truth & speak to me specifically
about how each passage relates
to my life and the lives of others.
Help me to meditate on Your Word
and take steps of obedience so that
I can live in Your perfect will and
prosper as You’ve promised. Amen.

Lord, I can feel overwhelmed often
But I know a glimpse of You radically
change my perspective. Thank You
for Your promise of being with me
no matter what happens. Please
overshadow my fears and worries
with Your strength. Help me be
strong and courageous in every
challenge that I may face. Amen.

God of grace and God of glory,
On Thy people pour Thy power
Crown Thine ancient Church’s story
Bring her bud to glorious flower.
Grant us wisdom, Grant us courage,
For the facing of this hour (2)
Cure Thy children warring madness
Bend our pride to Thy control;
Shame our wanton, selfish gladness
Rich in things and poor in soul.
Grant us wisdom, Grant us courage,
Lest we miss Thy kingdom goal.
Amen and amen.

Adoring God thru Thanks & Praise

The purpose of the book of Joshua
is to give the history of Israel’s
conquest of the promised land.
The first half of the book (chap 1-12)
recounts three military campaigns
spanning seven years, in which
Joshua meets and defeats
more than 30 enemy armies.
The second half (chapters 13-24)
relates the settlement of Canaan,
the fulfillment of God’s age-old
promise to Abraham.

On Monday, we learn from Josh 1
that God of Grace Gives Courage.
On Tuesday, we learn fr Josh 2/3
to Praise the Living God In Control.
On Wed, we learn from Josh 6
that Following God Brings Success.
On Thursday, we learn from Josh 10
that God Answers Prayer for Miracle.
On Friday, we learn from Josh 13/21
to Praise God for Keeping Promises.
On Saturday, we learn from Josh 24
that God Is For & Backs His People.

Let us humble ourselves and pray
and seek His face. Help us O God
be Christ’s disciples who Adore You:
For You as Living God Is In Control
& as God of Grace Gives Courage;
For You are worthy of our Thanks
as God Answers Prayer for Miracle
and Following You Brings Success;
For You are worthy of our Praise
being the God who Keeps Promises
and You’re For & Back Your People.
In Jesus’ mighty name we pray,
Amen and amen!!