When the Sun Rises
Kelley Brown
“But for you who fear my name, the sun of righteousness shall rise with healing in its wings. You shall go out leaping like calves from the stall.” Malachi 4:2 (ESV)
“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens …” Ecclesiastes 3:1 (NIV)
“I went away full, but the LORD has brought me back empty. Why call me Naomi? The LORD has afflicted me; the Almighty has brought misfortune upon me.” Ruth 1:21 (NIV)
“You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.” Isaiah 26:3 (NIV)
“O LORD, you have searched me and known me!” Psalm 139:1 (ESV)
“But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” Matthew 6:33 (NIV)
“We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God …” 2 Corinthians 10:5 (NIV)
God, I struggle to see beyond all of the hurt, pain, and shame of my past, and it makes me question Your love for me. I just can’t seem to escape the cycle of shame and guilt. But I know Your Word holds the truth my heart needs right now: You remove my sins and remember them no more (Isaiah 43:25). You make me new in Christ (2 Corinthians 5:17). You are full of redemption and grace (Ephesians 1:7). Help me accept Your grace. Empower me to walk in the freedom You have given me today. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
“Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.” Colossians 4:2 (NIV)
“He remembered us in our weakness. His faithful love endures forever.” Psalm 136:23 (NLT)
“Trust in him at all times, you people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge.” Psalm 62:8 (NIV)
“But for you who fear my name, the sun of righteousness shall rise with healing in its wings. You shall go out leaping like calves from the stall.” Malachi 4:2 (ESV)
“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...