Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20191025

October 25, 2019
By Joy Taylor

Today is a beautiful day, because God blessed Jabez, “Jabez called upon the God of Israel, saying, “’Oh that you would bless me and enlarge my border, and that your hand might be with me, and that you would keep me from harm so that it might not bring me pain!’ And God granted what…

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Prayer for Today

October 24, 2019
By Joy Taylor

Almighty God, you turn the hearts of the kings like the rivers. You change minds and save souls with your powerful and all-encompassing love. Open wide the doors in the hearts of those we encounter with your gospel. May we have a sure and effective pathway to gain them for the kingdom through our friendship…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20191024

October 24, 2019
By Joy Taylor

Today is a beautiful day, because David thanked God for promised blessing, “Now therefore may it please you to bless the house of your servant, so that it may continue forever before you. For you, O Lord GOD, have spoken, and with your blessing shall the house of your servant be blessed forever.” (2 Samuel…

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Prayer for Today

October 23, 2019
By Joy Taylor

Holy Spirit, most of the people I talk to about Jesus are fellow believers. Those who don’t know Jesus don’t understand our Christian-speak. Put the words in my mind to get the gospel message across in a language they understand. Help me know more about them, and remind me to ask questions and listen before…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20191023

October 23, 2019
By Joy Taylor

Today is a beautiful day, because God watched over the ark of the covenant, “And the ark of the LORD remained in the house of Obed-edom the Gittite three months, and the LORD blessed Obed-edom and all his household.” (2 Samuel 6:11 ESV) Blessed #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Prayer for Today

October 22, 2019
By Joy Taylor

God of all, you spun the planets into motion, and you turn the hearts of the kings. You spoke to your prophets through visions and dreams. You poured our your Holy Spirit at Pentecost. Lord Jesus, reveal yourself today to those who do not know you. Hear the prayers of those seeking you. Surprise those…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20191022

October 22, 2019
By Joy Taylor

Today is a beautiful day, because Moses entreated God’s people to stay faithful, “I call heaven and earth to witness against you today, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and curse. Therefore choose life, that you and your offspring may live, loving the LORD your God, obeying his voice and holding…

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Prayer for Today

October 21, 2019
By Joy Taylor

Lord, we believe in your gospel. We work to spread your holy message. We study to be approved in your sight. Let us not grow weary in the journey. Let us not deviate from your way. Energize our hearts. Strengthen our hands. Increase our territory in working for your kingdom. I ask in your precious…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20191021

October 21, 2019
By Joy Taylor

Today is a beautiful day, because Moses spelled out the blessings for God’s people for their obedience, “And all these blessings shall come upon you and overtake you, if you obey the voice of the LORD your God. Blessed shall you be in the city, and Blessed shall you be in the field. Blessed shall…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20191020

October 20, 2019
By Joy Taylor

Today is a beautiful day, because God works in mysterious ways to bless us, “But the LORD your God would not listen to Balaam; instead the LORD your God turned the curse into a blessing for you, because the LORD your God loved you.” (Deuteronomy 23:5 ESV) Blessed #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday