Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20180218

Today is a beautiful day, because “I hope in your salvation, O LORD, and I do your commandments.” (Psalm 119:166 ESV) Hope in the Lord. #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Prayer for Today

Heavenly Father, lead us into discussions with people your Holy Spirit is prompting to know Jesus. Give us your words to tell the accounts, both Biblical and personal, of Jesus. Lord, you touched us deeply in places we protected for years. You went to the core of our being to introduce yourself and implant your…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20180217

Today is a beautiful day, because “I rise before dawn and cry for help; I hope in your words.” (Psalm 119:147 ESV) Hope in the Lord. #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Prayer for Today

Father, thank you for never changing your higher moral code. Thank you that the goal of being more like Jesus isn’t a moving target. Thank you for teaching me through your Holy Spirit that obedience kick-starts your blessings and my growing as a believer. Remind me to be obedient in reading, absorbing and applying your…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20180216

Today is a beautiful day, because “You are my hiding place and my shield; I hope in your word.” (Psalm 119: 114 ESV) Hope in the Lord. #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Prayer for Today

Almighty and Holy One, I heard, and my lips quivered at the crunching metal sound. Weakness entered my bones, at the event, and I shuttered to see the result. My legs trembled beneath me as I crawled out the passenger door to see the damage on your car. You went out for the salvation of…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20180215

Today is a beautiful day, because Asaph wrote, “so that they should set their hope in God and not forget the works of God, but keep his commandments.” (Psalm 78:7 ESV) Hope in the Lord. #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Prayer for Today

Break the ties, loose the chains, put an end to the enemy’s hold on this world, Lord! Open eyes to see your truth. Let us recognize your higher moral order and the danger of relativistic thinking. Take back what is rightfully your possession, Jesus. Rule in our hearts and souls. Renew our spirits with your…

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Prayer for Today

Heavenly Father, I come boldly before you to thank you for your steadfast love. I pray others rise to call you Father and experience your eternal love and grace. You show mercy toward us while we are dirty in our sin. You love us as we are. There is no love greater. Let us draw…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20180214

Today is a beautiful day, because the psalmist encourages us to “hope in the LORD! For with the LORD there is steadfast love, and with him is plentiful redemption.” (Psalm 130: 7 ESV) Hope in the Lord. #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday