Genesis 9:11 “Thus I establish My covenant with you: Never again shall all flesh be cup off by the waters of the flood; never again shall there be a flood to destroy the earth.”
Dear God,
Thank You for Your love and watch care upon this special day, full of soft morning light and the colours of sky and flowers glowing. Strangely not one bird song, just now, but I know they will sing again; much to my delight.
So often I have seen Your bow of promise in the sky, with its bright colours, and I reflect that though floods come to certain parts of the earth, they are never worldwide. To remember or see your rainbow, with cloud, reminds me of Your other promises that offer hope. Always when ‘clouds’ of affliction come upon me, I can look up to You and know that my prayers for wisdom and comfort will be answered. It is uplifting to reflect upon the fact, that, rainbows will not be lost to us, when this earth in its present state is not our home. The apostle John tells of seeing in vision, a rainbow around the throne of Jesus our Saviour in heaven.
Thank You God, for the beauty and hope that is embodied in Your rainbow of promise and commitment.
Amen
Matthew 5:3-10 ‘The Beatitudes’ that Jesus spoke on the mountainside.
Dear God,
Thank You for every provision and blessing, as well as Your creation.
Your happiness comes to me, when I have the right attitude, which You give me, and I have You living within me.
Your blessing or happiness comes when I (we) mourn or grieve because I have sinned.
Your peace comes to me when I confess, as it does when I place myself in Your care in anytime of loss.
Your happiness will come to me, when I put aside any pride in myself, and acknowledge You as the originator of life and abilities. Such people will inherit God’s earth.
For those who love righteousness, they will be filled by You.
Not only will You bless those who are merciful, others will return to us mercy.
God You love with a pure heart and motives, we who also love thus, will see You face to face.
Your blessings are upon the peacemakers, and they are called Your children
Matt 5: 10 “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”
The good news, through the Holy Spirit all these blessings can be mine.
Amen