VERSE OF THE DAY

Thursday

Joel 2:23 Rejoice in the Lord your God, for he has given you the autumn rains in righteousness. He sends you abundant showers, both autumn and spring rains.

"The prayers go up and the blessings come down..." The words to this children's song are only half right, because God sends His blessings many times even when we don't pray. But with the special smell that comes with a drought-breaking rain, God loves the aroma of His children's joy, especially when He is the source of its delight!

PRAYER ... Holy God and Tender Father, You are my great delight. When all others fail, You are still God. You are a rock and fortress, You are a tender shepherd, and You are a solid mountain that cannot be shaken. Your blessings and grace shower upon me and fill me with joy. I can't wait for the day I get to see You face to face and delight in Your presence. Until then, I will see You faith to face and rejoice in anticipation. Through Jesus I pray. Amen.