Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20170527

May 27, 2017
By Joy Taylor
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Today is a beautiful day, because God is faithful to his covenants, evidenced by his claim to Isaac, “And the LORD appeared to him the same night and said, “I am the God of Abraham your father. Fear not, for I am with you and will bless you and multiply your offspring for my servant…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20170526

May 26, 2017
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Today is a beautiful day, because God blessed Abram through Melchizedek, the priest of God Most High, and spoke to Abram in a vision, “Fear not, Abram, I am your shield; your reward shall be great.” If we fear God Most High, we need not fear any worldly thing. #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Prayer for Today

May 26, 2017
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Heavenly Father, you are the God who sits on the throne from eternity to eternity. You are the author of holiness and righteousness. You are the executor of the new covenant. You stand in the shadows to see your word performed. It’s dark here on earth, Father. The more things change, the more they stay…

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Prayer for Today

May 25, 2017
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God, I seek your guidance again today. I need it for every step I take. It can’t be a one-time-and-done thing for me. I need you constantly guiding my thoughts, words and actions. Lead me where you want me to go today. Give me your wisdom to speak. May I be a living example of…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20170525

May 25, 2017
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Today is a beautiful day, because the book of Revelation is the story of God’s anger and wrath, but it is also a story of His redemption, glory and grace. “Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear, and who keep what is written in…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20170524

May 24, 2017
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Today is a beautiful day, because Jesus “is the mediator of a new covenant, so that those who are called may receive the promised eternal inheritance, since a death has occurred that redeems them from the transgressions committed under the first covenant.” (Hebrews 9:15 ESV) We are no longer under the law of Moses, but…

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Prayer for Today

May 24, 2017
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Gracious and loving Father, there is no one like you. You are the God of promises which are always kept. All your promises find their ‘yes’ in your Son, Father. You fulfill every promise in your Word. That is why we say ‘amen’ to your glory. That is why we have eternal hope. That is…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20170523

May 23, 2017
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Today is a beautiful day, because Jesus “gave himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for himself a people for his own possession who are zealous for good works.” (Titus 2:14 ESV) We are not saved by good works, but we are redeemed by Jesus and perform good works with…

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Prayer for Today

May 23, 2017
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Heavenly Father, there is a young buck lying down at the edge of my property where the woods begin. Seeing him reminds me of Psalm 42. “As the deer pants for flowing streams, so pants my heart for you, O God.” (Psalm 42:1 ESV) It’s true; how I long for the times spent with you,…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20170522

May 22, 2017
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Today is a beautiful day, because God redeemed us as His children, “And because you are sons, God has sent the Spirit of His Son into our hearts, crying ‘Abba, Father!’ So you are no longer a slave, but a son, and if a son, then an heir through God.” (Galatians 4: 6-7 ESV) #joyinverse…

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