Wednesday, August 17th

Today’s Scripture
We are reborn into a perfect inheritance that can never perish, never be defiled, and never diminish. It is promised and preserved forever in the heavenly realm for you! Through our faith, the mighty power of God constantly guards us until our full salvation is ready to be revealed in the last time. May the thought of this cause you to jump for joy, even though lately you’ve had to put up with the grief of many trials. But these only reveal the sterling core of your faith, which is far more valuable than gold that perishes, for even gold is refined by fire. Your authentic faith will result in even more praise, glory, and honor when Jesus the Anointed One is revealed. You love him passionately although you did not see him, but through believing in him you are saturated with an ecstatic joy, indescribably sublime and immersed in glory. For you are reaping the harvest of your faith—the full salvation promised you—your souls’ victory!
1 Peter 1:4-9

Today’s Thought
Your believing in Jesus can create an ecstatic joy for the rest of your life… Your joy is not determined by the circumstances of life… Remember, it’s a constant reminder of your faith in Christ that creates your joy level every day…

Today’s Confession
Father, I thank you for abundant joy in my life! No matter what I face today, I will keep my mind fixed on you and remind myself of all that you’ve given me so that I can walk in joy in every moment!