Prayer for Today

Holy God, the Almighty, you are the lifter of our heads. So many live with paralyzed dreams, hopeless days and sleepless nights. Reach out to them through your Holy Spirit, through your beloved. You hear their cries. You see their plight. You understand their suffering. You came to bind up the wounds and administer your…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20190213

Today is a beautiful day, because God spared David even though Saul was out to kill him, “For he took his life in his hands and he struck down the Philistine, and the LORD worked a great salvation for all Israel. Why then, will you sin against innocent blood by killing David without cause?” (1…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20190212

Today is a beautiful day, because the prayers of a mother availeth much as evidenced by Samuel’s story, “And she vowed a vow and said, ‘O LORD of hosts, if you will indeed look on the affliction of your servant and remember me and not forget your servant, but will give to your servant a…

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Prayer for Today

Dear Lord, thank you for grief. I realized in my prayers last night that it serves to honor those I love and who are now missing in my life. We only mourn because we loved. It serves most of all to remind me of the one perfect hope through your death and resurrection. With all…

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Prayer for Today

Today is a beautiful day, because each of us must determine our mission as Samson’s father asked of the angel of the LORD, “And Manoah said, ‘Now when your words come true, what is to be the child’s manner of life, and what is his mission?’” (Judges 13:12 ESV) Life #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Prayer for Today

Dear God, remove the scales from our eyes. Let us see your will for us and act upon it accordingly. Break our hearts for what breaks yours. Save us from ourselves. Save us from your coming wrath. I ask in the precious name of Jesus, according to your good and perfect will. Amen. “And immediately…

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Prayer for Today

Almighty, all powerful, all loving God, you are our strong tower. You have done great things. We write them in our hearts and repeat them to coming generations that we may never forget the wonders you have worked on our behalf. We love you and praise you in the name and authority of Jesus, according…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20190210

Today is a beautiful day, because Joshua obeyed God and led his people across the Jordan and, “On that day the LORD exalted Joshua in the sight of all Israel, and they stood in awe of him just as they had stood in awe of Moses, all the days of his life.” (Joshua 4:14 ESV)…

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Prayer for Today

Father, in the darkness of the night, may we see your shining light. In the dead of winter’s pit, may we feel your unrelenting grip. In the haunting of our past, may we know a joy that lasts. In recognition of our sin, may we come to know your Son. I praise you for your…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20190209

Today is a beautiful day, because God continues his promises through Joshua even with the passing of his servant, Moses, “No man shall be able to stand before you all the days of your life. Just as I was with Moses, so I will be with you. I will not leave you or forsake you.”…

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