Clothed in Joy, Crowned With Purpose
Aarti Sequeira
“I am overwhelmed with joy in the LORD my God! For he has dressed me with the clothing of salvation and draped me in a robe of righteousness …” Isaiah 61:10 (NLT)
“For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.” Hebrews 4:15-16 (ESV)
“Then he said to them all: ‘Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me.’” Luke 9:23 (NIV)
“Hannah was praying silently, and though her lips were moving, her voice could not be heard. Eli thought she was drunk ...” 1 Samuel 1:13 (CSB)
“To everything there is a season, A time for every purpose under heaven ...” Ecclesiastes 3:1 (NKJV)
Heavenly Father, thank You for the truth that I am not at the mercy of my thoughts and feelings. When negativity rises in me and I feel like I’m sinking, remind me that Your peace and wisdom are always near. Help me take every thought captive to obey Christ and choose to think about what is true, noble, and praiseworthy (2 Corinthians 10:5; Philippians 4:8). Renew my mind again today, Lord, and guide my heart into hope and joy. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
“Be careful what you think, because your thoughts run your life.” Proverbs 4:23 (NCV)
“Above all, put on love, which is the perfect bond of unity.” Colossians 3:14 (CSB)
“Yet you, LORD, are our Father. We are the clay, you are the potter; we are all the work of your hand.” Isaiah 64:8 (NIV)
“But Jesus replied, ‘My Father is always working, and so am I.’” John 5:17 (NLT)
“But there are some things that you cannot be sure of. You must take a chance. If you wait for perfect weather, you will never plant your seeds …” Ecclesiastes 11:4 (ERV)
“I am overwhelmed with joy in the LORD my God! For he has dressed me with the clothing of salvation and draped me in a robe of righteousness …” Isaiah 61:10 (NLT)
“Then Jesus said, ‘Did I not tell you that if you believe, you will see the glory of God?’” John 11:40 (NIV)
Dear God, on this Father’s Day, we come with hearts grateful for the fathers, grandfathers, and father figures who have shown love, guidance, and care. Thank You for the ways they have supported...
“My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience.” James 1:2-3 (NKJV)