Prayer for Today

Holy God, you are loving and gracious. You are above all things. Help me keep a right perspective of that in my work for your kingdom. Caution me when what I do becomes more important than you, when loving my efforts replaces loving you. May I always put you first. I ask your mercy and…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20190430

Today is a beautiful day, because God is merciful, “‘For I will not contend forever, nor will I always be angry; for the spirit would grow faint before me, and the breath of life that I made. Peace, peace, to the far and to the near,’ says the Lord, ‘and I will heal him.’” (Isaiah…

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Prayer for Today

Mighty God in heaven, you are sovereign. You hold sway over the nations. You hold sway over our days. Open our hearts to pay attention to what your Word says. Bring many sons to glory. Bring them singly. Bring them by families. Bring whole communities to the saving knowledge of you, Father. Be glorified in…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20190429

Today is a beautiful day, “Because you are precious in my eyes, and honored, and I love you, I give men in return for you, peoples in exchange for your life.” (Isaiah 43:4 ESV) Life #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Prayer for Today

Open our eyes to the possibilities of conversations about you, sweet Jesus. Give us words to express the unspeakable blessings you have poured out for us. May we be bold in telling the story of how you pulled us out of the pit and into your marvelous light. I ask in your precious name and…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20190428

Today is a beautiful day, because King Hezekiah realized the source of his help, “O Lord, by these things men live, and in all these is the life of my spirit. Oh restore me to health and make me live! Behold, it was for my welfare that I had great bitterness; but in love you…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20190427

Today is a beautiful day, because God holds power over life and death, “Go and say to Hezekiah, Thus says the LORD, the God of David your father: I have heard your prayer; I have seen your tears. Behold, I will add fifteen years to your life.” (Isaiah 38:5 ESV) Life #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Prayer for Today

Days come and days go. People come and people go. Family members come and go. Life comes and life goes. Jobs come and jobs go. It’s all a roller coaster ride through a revolving door. Constancy becomes a necessity. That is you, Lord. You are the one and only constant in life, life here and…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20190426

Today is a beautiful day, because work is good, “Behold, what I have seen to be good and fitting is to eat and drink and find enjoyment in all the toil with which one toils under the sun the few days of his life that God has given him, for this is his lot. Everyone…

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Prayer for Today

Mighty King Jesus, conqueror of death and darkness, you are the light of the world. With you ride hope and rightness. Darkness pervades without you, but light overcomes darkness, not the reverse. Your light shines brighter than all our personal glory. Your truth cuts deeper than any two-edged sword. Your salvation brings life and hope….

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