Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20181109

Today is a beautiful day, because “The LORD is my strength and my shield; in him my heart trusts, and I am helped, my heart exults, and with my song I give thanks.” (Psalm 28:7 ESV)   Give Thanks   #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20181108

Today is a beautiful day, because “I will give thanks to the LORD with my whole heart; I will recount all your wonderful deeds.” (Psalm 9: 1b ESV)   Give Thanks   #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20181107

Today is a beautiful day, because “I will give to the LORD the thanks due to his righteousness, and I will sing praise to the name of the LORD, the Most High.” (Psalm 7:17 ESV)   Give Thanks   #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20181106

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20181105

Today is a beautiful day, because the chiefs of the Levites praised and gave thanks from watch to watch, according to the commandment of David. (from Nehemiah 12:24 ESV)   Give Thanks   #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20181104

Today is a beautiful day, because the Bible clearly lists those who worked on rebuilding the temple and the wall, “and Mattaniah the son of Mica, son of Zabdi, son of Asaph, who was the leader of praise, who gave thanks…” (from Nehemiah 11:17 ESV)   Give Thanks.   #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20181103

Today is a beautiful day, because the people gave thanks at the completion of the foundation as they began to rebuild the temple, “And they sang responsively, praising and giving thanks to the LORD, ‘For he is good for his steadfast love endures forever toward Israel.’” (Ezra 3:11 ESV)   Give Thanks   #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Prayer for Today

Holy God, when Jesus returns, will he find us faithful? Will he see that we persist through trials? Will he notice that we continue in prayer in the darkest hours? Will he hear our thanksgiving even though we struggle? Father, give us persistence and power to pray. Remind us to give thanks in all circumstances….

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20181102

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Today is a beautiful day, because King Hezekiah sent out invitations to all Israel and Judah to come to Jerusalem to celebrate the Passover, “And Hezekiah spoke encouragingly to all the Levites who showed good skill in the service of the LORD. So they ate the food of the festival for seven days, sacrificing peace…

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Prayer for Today

Oh, Father, embolden my heart. Strengthen my resolve toward speaking your Gospel. Yet, soften my approach to share my story of redemption with love and compassion. I ask in the name of Jesus, who loved like no one else can, according to your good and perfect will. Amen. “Since we have such a hope, we…

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