Today's Good News

Author - Clay Corvin

June 26: Your Way Is Perfect


“As for God, His way is perfect; the word of the Lord is proven; He is a shield to all who trust in Him.”
— 2 Samuel 22:31 (NKJV)

5 Points:

  1. God’s ways are flawless, without error or flaw.
  2. His Word has been tested and proven true.
  3. Trusting Him brings protection and peace.
  4. God’s perfection invites complete surrender from us.
  5. His shield defends us when we rely on His way.

The Perfect Way

You draw the road with careful hands.
You stretch the path with wisdom sure.
No stone falls outside your plan.
No shadow escapes your light.
Your way is the path of peace.

The world stumbles through broken streets.
The winds howl against fallen gates.
But your Word holds steady and strong.
Your promises carve rivers in stone.
Your way stands when all else falls.

I lift my face to your perfection.
I trust your voice over the noise.
You shield me from unseen blows.
You build a wall of steady grace.
You plant my feet in sure ground.

Though storms may bruise my steps,
Though doubts may claw at my hands,
You raise a banner of your truth.
You pull me close to your side.
You remind me your way is sure.

Today I walk your perfect road.
Today I rest in your strong Word.
You are my shield in every hour.
You are the God whose way is life.
You are the hand that holds me fast.

Daily Prayer:
“Lord, help me walk your perfect way today, trusting in your shield and strength.”

JUNE 25: HE WILL SHOW YOU THE WAY TO GO

June 25: He Will Show You Which Way to Go


“And your ears shall hear a word behind you, saying, ‘This is the way, walk in it,’ whenever you turn to the right or the left.”
— Isaiah 30:21 (NKJV)

5 Points:

  1. God’s voice offers personal, moment-by-moment guidance.
  2. He remains close even when we hesitate or turn aside.
  3. His Word provides clarity when paths look confusing.
  4. Walking with God means daily listening for His voice.
  5. Trusting His guidance gives peace no matter the turn.

The Way You Call

The road splits like a river in flood.
The signs blur in the midday heat.
But your voice calls strong and clear.
“This is the way, walk in it.”
You never leave me in the mist.

I lean into your whispering Word.
I lift my heart above my fear.
You know the roads I cannot see.
You call me by name through the dark.
You shape the way with your breath.

When my steps falter left or right,
You steady my ankles with grace.
You sing the right way into my bones.
You bend the broken map toward home.
You guard the journey with your joy.

Every turn you call me to take,
Every mile you measure with love,
Every pause you bless with patience,
Every leap you mark with peace,
Every word you speak with hope.

Today I will listen for your call.
Today I will walk the way you choose.
You are the road beneath my feet.
You are the voice above the winds.
You are the way of my life.

Daily Prayer:
“Lord, speak clearly today and guide my every step according to Your way.”

June 24: He Will Direct Your Heart


“Now may the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God and into the patience of Christ.”
— 2 Thessalonians 3:5 (NKJV)

5 Points:

  1. God’s direction is deeply personal, guiding our hearts.
  2. His love must be our true destination.
  3. Christ’s patience strengthens us through every trial.
  4. Our hearts drift unless God lovingly steers them.
  5. Surrendered hearts stay anchored in hope and love.

 Hearts Directed

You are the compass of my heart.
You set true north to love and grace.
You pull me from the fields of fear.
You call me to the waters of peace.
You direct what I cannot hold alone.

The road bends through sorrow and joy.
The winds shift with every hour.
But you steady the needle of my soul.
You aim me toward the cross.
You teach me the patience of Christ.

I lose my way when I glance aside.
I falter when the storms sing loud.
Still you whisper the way back home.
Still you tug my heart toward life.
Still you anchor me in love.

The patience of Christ covers the day.
The love of God fills the night.
The cross marks the resting place.
The Spirit breathes the courage to stay.
The Father holds my waking dreams.

Today I set my heart again on you.
Today I lean toward your holy ways.
Direct my steps into your love.
Guide my mind into your peace.
Keep my life on the road you bless.

Daily Prayer:
“Father, direct my heart today into Your love and the patience of Christ.”

June 23: The Lord Establishes Our Steps

Scripture:
“A man’s heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps.”
— Proverbs 16:9 (NKJV)

5 Points:

  1. Human planning is natural, but God’s direction is necessary.
  2. God’s sovereignty shapes the final outcome.
  3. Trusting His direction brings freedom from fear.
  4. His plans often unfold differently but better than ours.
  5. Surrendered hearts walk with peaceful confidence.

Poem: Directed by His Hand

I write lists in the morning light.
I map roads across empty pages.
But you hold the ink and the sky.
You measure the hours and miles.
You direct the ways I cannot see.

Plans blossom like spring flowers.
Dreams stack like towers in my mind.
But you breathe across the blueprints.
You shift the bricks with kindness.
You raise the walls of your will.

I step forward into your leading.
I lean into the hand unseen.
You guide the heel and the heart.
You catch the slipping foot.
You build the road beneath my stride.

Not every plan will come to pass.
Not every dream will bear its weight.
But every step in your way matters.
Every mile in your name shines.
Every move by your hand stands sure.

Today I plan but surrender still.
Today I dream but trust your way.
You know the ending from the start.
You are the builder of my road.
You are the keeper of my steps.

Daily Prayer:
“Lord, direct my steps today and let all my plans rest in Your hands.”

June 22: He Leads Me for His Name’s Sake

Scripture:
“He leads me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake.”
— Psalm 23:3b (NKJV)

5 Points:

  1. God’s leadership is tied to His holy character.
  2. His righteousness shapes our journey for His glory.
  3. We walk rightly not for our fame, but for His.
  4. Every step on His path reveals His goodness.
  5. God’s name is honored when we follow Him well.

Poem: For His Name

You do not lead me for my praise.
You do not guide me for my gain.
You draw my heart for your glory.
You carve my path with your love.
You walk with me for your name.

The road of righteousness winds high.
It climbs beyond the valleys of pride.
It cuts through the fields of fear.
It travels the hills of humility.
It shines with the weight of your name.

I am small under the stars you set.
I am weak beside your endless seas.
Still you call me by your righteousness.
Still you lift me by your grace.
Still you walk with me in light.

The steps I take today are yours.
The choices I make are seen by you.
You measure my heart by surrender.
You teach my steps to sing.
You make the journey holy.

Today I walk for your honor, Lord.
Today I step because you called.
Today I live because you lead.
Your name is my north star.
Your name is my greatest song.

Daily Prayer:
“Father, lead me today for the sake of Your great name and Your glory.”


June 21: The Lord Will Be Your Confidence

Scripture:
“For the Lord will be your confidence, and will keep your foot from being caught.”
— Proverbs 3:26 (NKJV)

5 Points:

  1. God Himself becomes our strength and boldness.
  2. His protection secures our steps against hidden dangers.
  3. Confidence in God frees us from paralyzing fear.
  4. Walking with God keeps us steady and sure.
  5. Trusting Him prevents spiritual traps and missteps.

Poem: Held by Confidence

You build courage under my skin.
You plant strength beneath my ribs.
You steady the ground where I step.
You surround the way with your light.
You teach me to stand without fear.

The road waits with unseen snares.
The shadows hide broken stones.
But your hand guards my ankles.
Your voice calls me to rise.
Your presence paves the way ahead.

Confidence wears your name today.
It wraps around my worn heart.
It shields my soul from trembling.
It sings louder than my doubts.
It breathes peace into my chest.

I will not shrink from this hour.
I will not run from this climb.
You are my boldness in the storm.
You are my shield in the unknown.
You are the strength beneath my feet.

Today I walk in your sure hands.
Today I trust the road you bless.
Today I lean into your courage.
You are the God who keeps me whole.
You are the confidence I carry.

Daily Prayer:
“Lord, be my confidence today and keep my steps firm and faithful.”


June 20: He Will Lead You into All Truth

Scripture:
“However, when He, the Spirit of truth, has come, He will guide you into all truth.”
— John 16:13 (NKJV)

5 Points:

  1. The Holy Spirit leads believers into true understanding.
  2. God’s truth protects us from deception and error.
  3. We must stay sensitive to the Spirit’s teaching.
  4. Truth is not just facts; it is life rooted in Christ.
  5. Following truth leads us into freedom and strength.

Poem: The Road of Truth

You do not leave me in the fog.
You do not watch me stumble alone.
You send your Spirit to guide.
You write truth across my sky.
You set my feet on solid ground.

The world pulls with a thousand lies.
The crowd calls with easy answers.
But your voice breaks through the noise.
Your Spirit points to the narrow road.
Your truth anchors my wandering soul.

You guide with patient, steady hands.
You uncover the roots of every lie.
You teach my heart to listen deep.
You stir hunger for what is real.
You pour light into my empty places.

I choose your truth over my pride.
I choose your road over easy ways.
I choose your Word over passing winds.
I choose your Spirit over loud voices.
I choose your freedom over chains.

Today, Spirit of truth, lead me.
Today, whisper what my ears forget.
Today, strengthen what wavers within.
You are the road, the song, the fire.
You are the truth I long to follow.

Daily Prayer:
“Spirit of Truth, lead me today into all that is true and good and lasting.”

June 19: Trust God’s Timing

Scripture:
“He has made everything beautiful in its time. Also He has put eternity in their hearts, except that no one can find out the work that God does from beginning to end.”
— Ecclesiastes 3:11 (NKJV)

5 Points:

  1. God’s timing creates beauty beyond human plans.
  2. We live in the tension between time and eternity.
  3. Trust means accepting mystery where we cannot see.
  4. God’s work is comprehensive, even if unseen by us.
  5. Waiting on God turns chaos into beauty.

Poem: The Beauty of His Time

You spin the stars in hidden ways.
You stretch the days with unseen hands.
You plant seeds I cannot name.
You weave stories beyond my sight.
You shape beauty in the unseen hours.

My heart beats to earthly clocks.
I worry over seconds and days.
But you move to deeper songs.
You grow gardens in frozen ground.
You polish stones in rushing streams.

You do not hurry though I rush.
You do not delay though I fear.
You finish what you begin in love.
You craft the time with tender hands.
You hold the days without dropping one.

I will trust the seasons you set.
I will wait for the bloom you promised.
You will not forget the planted prayers.
You will not waste the winter waits.
You will make it beautiful in time.

Today I let go of my clocks.
Today I breathe in your slower ways.
You write eternity into my longing.
You hold the beginning and the end.
You are the beauty I cannot lose.

Daily Prayer:
“Father, help me trust Your timing today and see the beauty You are creating.”

June 18: He Will Teach You the Way to Choose

Scripture:
“Good and upright is the Lord; therefore He teaches sinners in the way.”
— Psalm 25:8 (NKJV)

5 Points:

  1. God’s goodness motivates His patient teaching.
  2. God instructs even those who have fallen into sin.
  3. His way is always the right way, full of mercy.
  4. No one is beyond learning if they turn to Him.
  5. God delights in restoring and teaching broken hearts.

Poem: Taught by Grace

Your goodness finds me in my failure.
Your kindness bends to where I fell.
You do not shame the trembling heart.
You lift my face toward your truth.
You teach me the way to walk.

You see the roads I should not take.
You shine your light down better streets.
You mark the dangers with your Word.
You call out before I drift too far.
You teach me before I am lost.

Your lessons fall like early rain.
Softly soaking stubborn soil.
Breaking the crust of old pride.
Planting seeds of living hope.
Teaching me what freedom feels like.

I do not know the way alone.
I cannot see past the next turn.
But you see the whole, the wide, the end.
You walk beside, not behind.
You teach by presence, not distance.

I kneel to listen today, my God.
I bow before your perfect wisdom.
You teach sinners how to sing.
You lead wanderers back to life.
You love enough to stay and teach.

Daily Prayer:
“Lord, teach me Your way today and guide me with Your goodness.”

June 17: The Spirit Will Lead You

Scripture:
“For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God.”
— Romans 8:14 (NKJV)

5 Points:

  1. Being led by the Spirit marks us as God’s true children.
  2. The Spirit leads toward righteousness and life.
  3. Listening to the Spirit requires sensitivity and surrender.
  4. God’s Spirit never leads contrary to His Word.
  5. Following the Spirit brings assurance of belonging to God.

Poem: Led by Breath and Fire

Your Spirit breathes across my soul.
A quiet wind shaping my day.
A whisper louder than the crowds.
A fire warming my waiting hands.
A song pulling me closer home.

You lead me into places unknown.
You call me deeper than fear dares.
You remind me I am your child.
You speak truth into restless thoughts.
You anchor my heart with your name.

Your Spirit lights the darkest trail.
You pour courage into weary bones.
You break fear like brittle branches.
You call me to walk in freedom.
You lead with tenderness and fire.

I do not walk alone today.
I am not abandoned to wander.
You move ahead, beside, and behind.
You stir faith in tired lungs.
You write sonship into my heart.

I will follow your Spirit’s call.
I will trust your unseen hand.
You are the breath in my chest.
You are the fire in my bones.
You are the way of my life.

Daily Prayer:
“Father, let me walk closely by Your Spirit today and live as Your child.”