Prayer for Today

July 16, 2017
By Joy Taylor

Almighty God, there is nothing too hard for you. You are the God of all flesh. Stretch you powerful arm across families, homes, communities and nations. Plant dreams and visions in the heads of those who don’t know your Son. Make them living and active so that no one can deny His reality. Let the…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20170716

July 16, 2017
By Joy Taylor

Today is a beautiful day, because “There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear. For fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has not been perfected in love.” (1 John 4:18 ESV) Do not fear. Trust God. #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Prayer for Today

July 15, 2017
By Joy Taylor

Dear Lord, it’s another test today, another struggle, another challenge. Lions and lessons and lizards, oh, my. Everyday something new. Yet, your blessings are new each day. Give us the courage to face the giants today, Father. Give us peace of mind and recall to excel in our lessons and testing today. Give us the…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20170715

July 15, 2017
By Joy Taylor

Today is a beautiful day, because “…who is there to harm you if you are zealous for what is good? But even if you should suffer for righteousness sake, you will be blessed. Have no fear of them, nor be troubled, but in your hearts honor Christ as holy…” (1 Peter 3:14 ESV) Do not…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20170714

July 14, 2017
By Joy Taylor

Today is a beautiful day, because the writer of Hebrews encourages me with “So confidently say, ‘The Lord is my helper; I will not fear; what can man do to me?’” (Hebrews 13:6 ESV) Do not fear. #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Prayer for Today

July 14, 2017
By Joy Taylor

Father, there is no power like that of your Holy Spirit living in us. It is the same working power that brought Jesus from the grave to your side. It is the same power that will put your enemies beneath the feet of Jesus like a step stool. It is the power to rise up…

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Prayer for Today

July 13, 2017
By Joy Taylor

Jesus, sweet Jesus, may I always chase hard after you, reveling in your victories, soaking up your presence, and extolling your virtue. I am forever at home with you, no matter where I travel. Let me sink into your rhythm, upholding your name and following your will. Bestow peace and contentment on my soul through…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20170713

July 13, 2017
By Joy Taylor

Today is a beautiful day, because “God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.” (2 Timothy 1:7 ESV) Do not fear. #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20170712

July 12, 2017
By Joy Taylor

Today is a beautiful day because, “…you did not receive the spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received the Spirit of adoption as sons, by whom we cry, ‘Abba, Father!’” (Romans 8:15 ESV) Do not fear. #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Prayer for Today

July 12, 2017
By Joy Taylor

Father, my prayer for today is for the lonely. Be with those who have a heavy sense of emptiness around them. Let them feel your touch, and let them hear the whispers of your love for them. Fill the emptiness around them with your glory, and presence. Become an ever-present Spirit in their heart, mind…

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