Heavenly Father, we thank You for the gift of this new day and for the breath of life. As we rise this Sunday morning, we declare that every weapon formed against us shall not prosper, and every tongue that rises in judgment is condemned. Lord, confuse the language of our enemies and let their evil counsel turn to nothing. Let Your light shine upon our path today, granting us strength, wisdom, and victory in all battles we face. May we walk in Your peace, overflow with Your joy, and live under Your divine covering. In Jesus’ mighty name, Amen.
Psalm Declaration
“The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life—of whom shall I be afraid?” — Psalm 27:1
Scripture for Strength
“No weapon forged against you will prevail, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and this is their vindication from me,” declares the Lord. — Isaiah 54:17
God never created hell for man but for the devil and his angels (Matthew 25:41). Yet when people spend their lives refusing His mercy, clinging to sin, and rejecting Christ, they choose separation from Him.
God doesn’t send people to hell against their will. He honors the decision they made on earth to either receive His Son or reject Him. Heaven is for those who bow their hearts to Christ. Hell is for those who insist on living without Him.
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Heavenly Father, thank You for this new day.
fuse the language of every enemy, let their plans fail, and grant me strength to walk in victory. I declare: No weapon formed against me shall prosper. 🙏
A Sunday Prayer Inspired by Psalm 118:24
“This is the day that the Lord has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.”
Heavenly Father,
On this Sunday, I lift my heart in gratitude. You have given me this new day, a gift of life and light. Teach me to rejoice in it fully, no matter what lies ahead.
As I step into this day, anchor me in Your presence. Let my spirit be calm, my words filled with kindness, and my steps guided by Your wisdom. Refresh my soul as the Psalmist said: “He restores my soul; He leads me in paths of righteousness for His name’s sake” (Psalm 23:3).
Fill me with strength where I am weak, peace where I am restless, and joy where I feel weary. May this Sunday not just be rest for my body, but renewal for my spirit.
I praise You, Lord, for Your mercy and Your faithfulness that never fail. This is Your day, and I choose to rejoice and be glad in it.
Amen.
The Story Behind “How Great Thou Art
Southern Sweden, 1886 — One of the world’s most beloved hymns, “How Great Thou Art,” traces its origins to the quiet seaside town of Mönsterås, Sweden, where Carl Boberg first penned the words as a poem titled “O Store Gud” (O Great God).
Boberg, who later served as a member of the Swedish Parliament from 1912 to 1931, described his inspiration vividly: after attending a church service, he and friends were caught in a sudden thunderstorm. The thunder roared, lightning flashed, and winds swept across the grain fields. But as the storm passed, the skies cleared into a rainbow, and the sound of church bells drifted across the sea. That very evening, Boberg wrote his now-famous poem.
The poem was soon paired with a traditional Swedish folk melody. Over the decades, it traveled across Europe: translated into German by Manfred von Glehn in 1907, then adapted into Russian by pastor Ivan Prokhanoff in 1912.
In the 1920s, English missionaries Rev. Stuart K. Hine and his wife encountered the Russian version while serving in Poland. Deeply moved, Hine wrote new English lyrics and arranged the melody into the form widely sung today.
The hymn reached American audiences through evangelist J. Edwin Orr, but its global breakthrough came during Billy Graham’s 1957 New York Crusade, where it was sung 99 times. From then on, “How Great Thou Art” became a staple in churches worldwide.
Hine, who dedicated his life to spreading the hymn, died peacefully at age 92 in March 1989. His daughter Sonia shared the news in a personal letter, closing the chapter on the man who gave the English-speaking world one of Christianity’s greatest anthems.
From Boberg’s stormy inspiration to Graham’s revival stage, the hymn’s journey is a reminder of the enduring power of faith and music.
“O Lord, how great are thy works!” — Psalm 92:5
“The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear?” — Psalm 27:1
“No weapon forged against you will prevail.” — Isaiah 54:17
Good morning & Happy Sunday! 🌸✨
Gloria Fraser
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