Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20190821

Today is a beautiful day, because Paul prefaced his letter to Titus, “Paul, a servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ, for the sake of the faith of God’s elect and their knowledge of the truth, which accords with godliness, in hope of eternal life, which God, who never lies, promised before the…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20190820

Today is a beautiful day, because Paul makes us aware, “Indeed, all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted, while evil people and impostors will go on from bad to worse, deceiving and being deceived.” (2 Timothy 3:12-13 ESV)   Life   #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20180819

Today is a beautiful day, because Paul is our example of perseverent living, “You, however, have followed my teaching, my conduct, my aim in life, my faith, my patience, my love, my steadfastness, …” (2 Timothy 3:10 ESV)   Life   #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20180818

Today is a beautiful day, because God has called us to a holy calling, “not because of our works but because of his own purpose and grace, which he gave us in Christ Jesus before the ages began, and which now has been manifested through the appearing of our Savior Christ Jesus, who abolished death…

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Prayer for Today

Lord Jesus, author and perfecter of our faith, direct our paths to fulfill our purpose for your kingdom. Lead us to sit at your feet and delight in your presence before moving out into the world to speak of your great deeds. Renew our energy upon return to our quiet space with your peace and…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20190817

Today is a beautiful day, because Paul greeted Timothy by extolling the gift of eternal life through Christ, “Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God according to the promise of the life that is in Christ Jesus,…” (2 Timothy 1:1 ESV) Life #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Prayer for Today

Father God, let the heavens rejoice and the earth be glad, because you reign. May we give you all the honor and glory. May we worship you in the splendor of holiness. May we bring our praises as an offering to extol the glory of your name. There is none like you. We pray in…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20190816

Today is a beautiful day, because Paul gives good advice to the rich, “They are to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous and ready to share, thus storing up treasure for themselves as a good foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is truly…

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Prayer for Today

Heavenly Father, your promises give us hope, sustained and courageous hope, that you are constantly working for our greater good and for your glory. You will complete through us the tasks you lay before us; and you will complete in us the perfecting of our souls. I praise you for your steadfast love and promises…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20190815

Today is a beautiful day, because Paul mentored Timothy, “I charge you in the presence of God, who gives life to all things, and of Christ Jesus, who in his testimony before Pontius Pilate made the good confession, to keep the commandment unstained and free from reproach until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ…”…

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