Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20180228

February 28, 2018
By Joy Taylor

Today is a beautiful day, because “this I call to mind, and therefore I have hope: The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; his mercies are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” (Lamentations 3:21-22 ESV) Hope in the Lord. #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Prayer for Today

February 28, 2018
By Joy Taylor

Lord, I honestly don’t want to gain more insight into the culture. It’s messy and dangerous; and, as my grandmother used to say, ‘going to hell in a handbasket.’ But that’s the real issue isn’t it? You tasked me to tell others about you to keep them from that eventuality. Those others are out there…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20180227

February 27, 2018
By Joy Taylor

Today is a beautiful day, because God preserved the writing of the prophets, “My righteousness draws near, my salvation has gone out, and my arms will judge the peoples; the coastlands hope for me, and for my arm they wait.” (Isaiah 51:5 ESV) Hope in the Lord. #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Prayer for Today

February 27, 2018
By Joy Taylor

Father in heaven and ruler of all I know and beyond. I am reading in your Psalms and am amazed at your attributes listed just in Psalm 146. You are the LORD, God of Jacob. You are maker of heaven and earth. You remain faithful forever. You uphold the oppressed and give food to the…

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Prayer for Today

February 26, 2018
By Joy Taylor

Abba, Father, you fulfilled your prophecy given to Ezekiel that you would pour out your Spirit on your people. Now, we believers are your temple where the Holy Spirit dwells. Father, I come before your mercy seat today to place ministry leaders there for your favor and blessing. Let the voice and working of your…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20180226

February 26, 2018
By Joy Taylor

Today is a beautiful day, because Isaiah stood firm even when God seemed distant from his people, “I wait for the LORD, who is hiding his face from the house of Jacob, and I will hope in him.” (Isaiah 8:17 ESV) Hope in the Lord. #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Prayer for Today

February 25, 2018
By Joy Taylor

Heavenly Father, you are the author of relationship. Before anything was you were in relationship with the Son and the Holy Spirit. You used the plural reference when you said, “Let us make man in our image.” You desire personal and intimate interaction with your creation, me. I am your creation, Father, and I desire…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20180225

February 25, 2018
By Joy Taylor

Today is a beautiful day, because God spoke through the prophet, Jeremiah, “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.” (Jeremiah 29:11 ESV) Hope in the Lord. #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20180224

February 24, 2018
By Joy Taylor

Today is a beautiful day, because we have hope,” Let not your heart envy sinners, but continue in the fear of the LORD all the day. Surely there is a future, and your hope will not be cut off.” (Proverbs 23:17-18 ESV) Hope in the Lord. #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Prayer for Today

February 24, 2018
By Joy Taylor

Almighty God, you own the cattle on a thousand hills, even the homes of the inhabitants on the land. Everything is yours. I pray for your tangible presence in my home. Let it be a place of peace and rest. May those who enter know your Holy Spirit fills this place, drawing them closer to…

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