Prayer for Today

Almighty God, nothing is too hard for you. I humbly come to ask your will upon all Bible study groups. Increase their territory, Father. Increase their effectiveness. Increase their service for your kingdom. Increase the numbers who come to a saving knowledge of you. I ask in the name and authority of Jesus, according to…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20190504

Today is a beautiful day, because “Again, when a wicked person turns away from the wickedness he has committed and does what is just and right, he shall save his life.” (Ezekiel 18:27 ESV) Life #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Prayer for Today

I need a rest, Lord, a retreat. I run into your refuge for renewal. I move under the shadow of your wings to hear the song you sing over me. I rest between the powerful shoulders that protect and comfort me. I run to you. I thank you for rest and retreat in the precious…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20190503

Today is a beautiful day, because Jeremiah masterfully contrasts the actions of God against his disobedient people and those on behalf of Jeremiah, his obedient prophet, “You have taken up my cause, O Lord; you have redeemed my life.” (Lamentations 3: 58 ESV) Life #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Prayer for Today

Father God, today is labeled the “National Day of Prayer.” In my mind, every day needs to be devoted to prayer. Today I pray for the nations, Father. Pour out your Spirit upon them. Cast off the scales that blind them. Open their eyes to see Jesus. Open their hearts to know him and to…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20190502

Today is a beautiful day, because God warned his people through Jeremiah; and he warns us in the same manor, “And to this people you shall say: ‘Thus says the Lord: Behold, I set before you the way of life and the way of death.’” (Jeremiah 21:8 ESV) Life #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Prayer for Today

Almighty God, thank you for hearing our prayers. Thank you for the assurance of your promises. Increase our territory as believers. Let our testimony to your love and salvation spread in our communities. Allow others to see Jesus in us. I ask in the precious name and powerful authority of Jesus, who sealed our place…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20190501

Today is a beautiful day, because Jeremiah shows us how to be grateful even though we struggle, “Sing to the Lord; praise the Lord! For he has delivered the life of the needy from the hand of evildoers.” (Jeremiah 20:13 ESV) Life #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday