Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20190526

Today is a beautiful day, because Jesus defied cultural norms to speak to the woman at the well, “Jesus said to her, ‘Everyone who drinks of this water will be thirsty again, but whoever drinks of the water that I will give him will never be thirsty again. The water that I will give him…

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Yahweh Sabaoth, you are the God over all the hosts of heaven and of earth. You are the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. You are the God of salvation who imparts righteousness to those who seek you. You are the God of blessing and grace. Burst open the doors and swing wide the gates…

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Prayer for Today

Dear Lord, show us how to reach out from our comfort zones to touch a hurting world in need of knowing and loving you. Make ways into our communities where there may seem to be none. Make the most mundane aspects of our days impactful for your glory and for the growth of your kingdom….

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20190525

Today is a beautiful day, because in choosing to believe in Jesus we also choose to move out from under God’s wrath upon ourselves, “Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life; whoever does not obey the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God remains on him.” (John 3 36 ESV) Life…

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Prayer for Today

Father in heaven, as we remember your goodness and mercy, holiness and righteousness, give us boldness to introduce and invite others to know and love you as we do. I ask your favor and blessing on your servants and ambassadors of the gospel in the precious name and powerful authority of Jesus, through whom the…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20190524

Today is a beautiful day, because the verse we possibly see most often to draw nonbelievers to Christ was part of the conversation Jesus had with Nicodemus, a Pharisee, who later brought spices for wrapping Jesus’ body, “And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of Man be lifted…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20190523

Today is a beautiful day, because “In him was life, and the life was the light of men.” (John 1:4 ESV) Life #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Prayer for Today

Almighty God, I bring your workers and servants to your mercy seat for favor and blessing. I humbly ask that your Holy Spirit lead them, give them your message to impart, and may he protect them in all they do. Surround them with your legions of angels like you did for Elisha. May they boldly…

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Prayer for Today

Lord, knowing you more fills my days. My greatest desire is to love and be loved, to know and be known. No one loves me or even has the capacity to love me more than you. No one knows me more intimately than you. You stand with me in the current of life. You protect…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20190522

Today is a beautiful day, because Jesus encouraged his followers to hang tough, anticipating the coming kingdom, “But watch yourselves lest your hearts be weighed down with dissipation and drunkenness and cares of this life, and that day come upon you suddenly like a trap.” (Luke 21:34 ESV) Life #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday