Carrying God’s Glory Into the Ordinary
Tyler Staton
“‘Go,’ [Jesus] told him, ‘wash in the Pool of Siloam’ (this word means ‘Sent’). So the man went and washed, and came home seeing.” John 9:7 (NIV)
“The next day he saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, ‘Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!’” John 1:29 (ESV)
“And so it is with people. The grass withers and the flowers fade, but the word of our God stands forever.” Isaiah 40:7b-8 (NLT)
“I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.” Psalm 139:14 (NIV)
“… but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” Isaiah 40:31 (NIV)
“I said, ‘If only I had wings like a dove! I would fly away and find rest.’” Psalm 55:6 (CSB)
“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” Acts 1:8 (NIV)
God, in everything I am facing, it feels hard to find things to thank You for. But You are the Giver of good gifts in my life. Help me to see them even when it’s easier to focus on the things I lack. You have given me abundant life. What Jesus did for me by dying on the cross was the greatest sacrifice anyone could have made. Your grace is something I’m forever grateful for. Open my eyes to all the gifts You’ve offered me right now: the breath in my lungs, the people around me, the provision of Your presence, and the hope of eternal life. I praise You for Your goodness, Lord! In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
“Jesus asked, ‘Were not all ten cleansed? Where are the other nine?’” Luke 17:17 (NIV)
“He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” Micah 6:8 (NIV)
“And a voice from heaven said, ‘This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.” Matthew 3:17 (NIV)
“‘Go,’ [Jesus] told him, ‘wash in the Pool of Siloam’ (this word means ‘Sent’). So the man went and washed, and came home seeing.” John 9:7 (NIV)
“We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God …” 2 Corinthians 10:5 (NIV)
Lord, I am safe with You. Your shelter and shadow comfort me in my loneliness. I will proclaim You are my refuge and my fortress; therefore, I will not fear (Psalm 91:2). As a refuge, You are my...
“And he said to them, ‘Let us go on to the next towns, that I may preach there also, for that is why I came out.’” Mark 1:38 (ESV)