Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20180607

Today is a beautiful day, because Jacob entered into covenant with his father-in-law, Laban, “Come, now, let us make a covenant, you and I. And let it be a witness between you and me….God is witness between you and me.” (Genesis 31:44,50 ESV) Covenant #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20180606

Today is a beautiful day, because the Philistines filled Abraham’s well with dirt after his death, but Isaac made his own covenant with Abimelech at Beersheba, who said, “We see plainly that the LORD has been with you. So we said, let there be a sworn pact between us, between you and us, and let…

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Prayer for Today

Father, your perfect peace has no equal. May those I come in contact with sense your peace in me and see the trust I put in your will and promises. Let me be the example that starts them searching for your salvation. I ask in the name by which we are saved and no other,…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20180605

Today is a beautiful day, because Abraham stood strong against the Philistines and protected his right to the well at Beersheba by a covenant with Abimelech, whose men had taken the well violently. (from Genesis 21:27) Covenant #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Prayer for Today

Father, the evidence that this is a fallen and falling-further world is all around me, yet I trust you as Jehovah Sabaothm, God Almighty. I see those who have made poor decisions, who are living with the consequences, and I trust that you are working for their good. I see circumstances with those having difficulty…

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Prayer for Today

Holy God, I pray that you see value in our work for your kingdom today. You bless us mightily. I praise you in the name and authority of Jesus, according to your good and perfect will. Amen. “And so, from the day we heard, we have not ceased to pray for you, asking that you…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20180604

Today is a beautiful day, because God’s promise to Abraham was specific, “I will establish my covenant with Isaac, whom Sarah shall bear to you at this time next year.” (Genesis 17: 21 ESV) Covenant #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Prayer for Today

Gracious Heavenly Father, I have a great deal for which to thank you, based on your goodness and faithfulness in just the past 3 weeks. Thank you for amazing weather during my sojourn to Germany and Israel. Thank you for your hand of protection even during a time of unrest in the area. Thank you…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20180603

Today is a beautiful day, because “God said to Abraham, ‘As for you, you shall keep my covenant, you and your offspring after you throughout the generations.” (Genesis 17:9 ESV) Covenant #joyinverse #blessedthisdaysandeveryday

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20180602

Today is a beautiful day, because God renamed Abram as Abraham and promised him, ” I will establish my covenant between me and you and your offspring after you throughout their generations for an everlasting covenant, to be God to you and to your offspring after you.” (Genesis 17:7 ESV)   Covenant   #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday