Prayer for Today

Precious Jesus, may we take time today to delight in you. May we worship at your feet. May we apply our creativity to our activities that praise you and glorify you name. May we rest between your powerful shoulders and know we are deeply and sacrificially loved by you. I ask in your holy name…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20190721

Today is a beautiful day, because Paul spoke against divisions in the church, “So let no one boast in men. For all things are yours, whether Paul or Apollos or Cephas or the world or life or death or the present or the future—all are yours, and you are Christ’s, and Christ is God’s.” (1…

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Prayer for Today

Lord Jesus, be foremost in our hearts and minds. May we be consistent in prayer, faithful to read your Word and obedient to the Holy Spirit. “Now to him who is able to strengthen you according to my gospel and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery that was kept…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20190720

Today is a beautiful day, because the church takes risks for the spread of the gospel, “Greet Prisca and Aquila, my fellow workers in Christ Jesus, who risked their necks for my life, to whom not only I give thanks but all the churches of the Gentiles give thanks as well.” (Romans 16: 3-4 ESV)…

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Prayer for Today

Holy and Righteous God, you are the God of all. I pray for your church that we, as brothers and sisters in Christ, will strive together in the power of the Holy spirit. Deliver us from the divisive and contentious spirits within the church. Draw us closer together in unity. May our service to you…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20190719

Today is a beautiful day, because Paul explains God’s plan to extend salvation to include the Gentiles, “For if their rejection (the Jews) means the reconciliation of the world, what will their acceptance mean but life from the dead?” (Romans 8:15 ESV) Life #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Prayer for Today

Almighty God, you work constantly for the greater good and for your glory, even if we can’t see evidence. Water and grow the seeds we plant as we follow you, whether we are close to those we disciple, or whether we are away. Grant us the gift of witnessing the fruit of our labor, Father….

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20190718

Today is a beautiful day, because Paul assures us, “For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus…

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Prayer for Today

Gracious God, may our homes be filled with your presence. Show us the benefit of living quiet, righteous lives, trusting in your promises. Put your hedge of protection around our homes and keep them peaceful, secure, and restful in our going out and in our coming home. I ask in the precious name and powerful…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20190717

Today is a beautiful day, because “If the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, he who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through his Spirit who dwells in you.” (Romans 8:11 ESV) Life #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday