Tagged: promise of the day

1 Corinthians 9:24-25 (WEB) 24 Don’t you know that those who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? Run like that, that you may win. 25 Every man who strives in the games exercises self-control in all things. Now they do it to receive a corruptible crown, but we an incorruptible. Promise #87: An eternal crown awaits you at the finish line, so keep running your race. We are all called to run our own unique race. In Hebrews 12:1-2, the writer encourages us to fix our eyes on Jesus as we run the unique race...

Isaiah 49:16 (WEB) Behold, I have engraved you on the palms of my hands; your walls are continually before me. Promise #85: I have carved your name in the palms of My hands. Today’s promise is part of a much loved Scripture passage from Isaiah 49:15-16 that describes the amazing mothering heart of Father God… 15 “Can a woman forget her nursing child, that she should not have compassion on the son of her womb? Yes, these may forget, yet I will not forget you! 16 Behold, I have engraved you on the palms of my hands; your walls are...

1 Peter 5:6 (WEB) Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time; Promise #84: Today’s promise simply encourages us to walk in humility. God loves it when we embrace humility because when we are truly humble, we are just like Him! Jesus told us that the greatest in the kingdom is the servant of all (Matthew 23:11). Who is the greatest in the kingdom but our Father? That means that He carries within Himself the heart of a servant. When we choose to humble ourselves, He is so delighted that He...

Romans 8:28 (WEB) We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose. Promise #83: I will cause all things to ultimately work for your good. This Bible verse has brought comfort to a countless number of people throughout the years. It is very reassuring to know that no matter what happens in our life, our God and Father is able to cause all things to work together for our good. Of course this does not mean that everything that happens in our life is good, because...

James 2:13 (WEB) For judgment is without mercy to him who has shown no mercy. Mercy triumphs over judgment. Promise #82: My mercy will overrule judgment. The Message Bible says… Kind mercy wins over harsh judgment every time. The law of mercy and grace actually overrules the law of judgment. I don’t know how you feel when you think about this promise, but I am thankful to God that His mercy does indeed win the day! I am so glad that my God and Father does not treat me as my sins deserve, but is rich in His mercy towards...