Prayer for Today

Gracious and loving Father, today I lift up our marriages. The imagery of marriage is all through Scripture. Jesus performed the first recorded miracle at a wedding. You are setting up the marriage supper celebration between Jesus and his bride, the church. Marriage is important to you. May we see it as you do, Father….

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20170915

Today is a beautiful day, because Proverbs tells us if you seek understanding like it is hidden treasure, “then you will understand the fear of the LORD and find the knowledge of God.” (Proverbs 2:5 ESV) Seek understanding and revere your God. #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20170914

Today is a beautiful day, because “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction.” ( Proverbs 1:7 ESV) Revere your God. #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Prayer for Today

Almighty God, you are above all. You are the God of all flesh. Nothing is too hard for you. Lift the heads of our youth, Father. Open the flood gates of wisdom and truth; and send torrents of living water across the globe. Lift the ancient gates that the King of Glory may come in….

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Prayer for Today

Heavenly Father, every day is a gift from you. Every year, every birthday records another period to praise and worship you. Thank you for those years. Thank you for the time we’ve come to know and cherish a relationship with you. Morning It’s autumn, again, and the birds sing Their praises to the morning sun….

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20170913

Today is a beautiful day, because “the LORD takes pleasure in those who fear him, in those who hope in his steadfast love.” (Psalm 147:11 ESV) Revere your God and hope in his steadfast love. #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Prayer for Today

Father, we all have a mission field. Show us what it is today. For some of us it remains the same day-to-day; for some it changes daily. Set our heats to prepare and study. Help us be ready to respond in the moment. Holy Spirit, improve our discernment to know your prompting and follow your…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20170912

Today is a beautiful day, because David wrote, “The LORD is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth. He fulfills the desire of those who fear him; he also hears their cry and saves them.” (Psalm 145: 18-19) Revere your God and call on him. #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20170911

Today is a beautiful day, because “Blessed is everyone who fears the LORD, who walks in his ways!” (Psalm 128:1 ESV) Revere your God #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Prayer for Today

Gracious, loving and all-powerful Father, you are the perfecter of peace and the God of all comfort. I struggle with the happenings all around me this morning. I struggle with moving into the future. I struggle with my past. I need rest and reassurance today. Renew my spirit with your promises. Remind me I am…

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