Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20191010

October 10, 2019
By Joy Taylor

Today is a beautiful day, because God blesses us so we can bless others as in this example from the tearful reunion of Esau and Jacob, “‘Please accept my blessing that is brought to you, because God has dealt graciously with me, and because I have enough.’ Thus he urged him, and he took it.”…

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Prayer for Today

October 9, 2019
By Joy Taylor

Heavenly Father, God Most Holy, there is no one like you, who cannot look on sin. Remove anything from me that stands in the way of my prayers, Father. Forgive me for falling short of your glory. Thank you for Jesus, who stepped into my deficit to right my relationship with the Father. My heart,…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20191009

October 9, 2019
By Joy Taylor

Today is a beautiful day, because God wants us to confess the truth just as he did with Jacob, who had stolen Esau’s blessing by lying about his name, “Then he said, ‘Let me go, for the day has broken.’ But Jacob said, ‘I will not let you go unless you bless me.’ And he…

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Prayer for Today

October 8, 2019
By Joy Taylor

Father, God, what a difference the new covenant makes. You visited Isaac in Beersheba to remind him you would bless him and his offspring for the sake of your relationship with Abraham. I have your constant presence in Christ because of your Spirit who lives in me. I rest in your assurance that your Spirit…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20191008

October 8, 2019
By Joy Taylor

Today is a beautiful day, because God appeared to Isaac in Beersheba, “And the LORD appeared to him the same night and said, ‘I am the God of Abraham your father. Fear not, for I am with you and will bless you and multiply your offspring for my servant Abraham’s sake.’” (Genesis 26:24 ESV) Blessed…

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Prayer for Today

October 7, 2019
By Joy Taylor

Thank you, Father, for your blessing upon us. You bless us not once or twice, not past nor present, but you bless us in a continuing, active present participle, sort of way. Your blessing has been upon us, is upon us, and will continue to be upon us as believers, forever. Thank you for hearing…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20191007

October 7, 2019
By Joy Taylor

Today is a beautiful day, because God blessed Isaac, son of Abraham, “And Isaac sowed in that land and reaped in the same year a hundredfold. The LORD blessed him, and the man became rich, and gained more and more until he became very wealthy.” (Genesis 26: 12-13 ESV) Blessed #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Prayer for Today

October 6, 2019
By Joy Taylor

Sometimes, Father, sometimes the silence deafens. My ears hear nothing but my heart beating in solitude as I wait. You have never not answered my request to come into your presence. You have never turned me away or not had time for my longing heart. Your heart is my refuge. Your Word is my solid…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20191006

October 6, 2019
By Joy Taylor

Today is a beautiful day, because God held to his covenant even after Abraham’s death, “Sojourn in this land, and I will be with you and will bless you, for to you and to your offspring I will give all these lands, and I will establish the oath that I swore to Abraham your father.”…

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Prayer for Today

October 5, 2019
By Joy Taylor

Holy God, touch the hearts and minds of those we pray to you for the saving knowledge of Jesus. Let them hear the words Ananias said to Paul. Now is the time for salvation. This is the hour of repentance and turning. Why wait? This moment defines your eternal path. I humbly plea for your…

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