Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20191231

Today is a beautiful day, because “And he who was seated on the throne said, ‘Behold, I am making all things new.’ Also he said, ‘Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.’” (Revelation 21:5 ESV) Advent #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20191229

Today is a beautiful day, because James calls us to a higher destiny, “Do not be deceived, my beloved brothers. Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change. Of his own will he brought us…

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Prayer for Today

Father God, you are Yahweh Sabaoth, Lord of Hosts over the armies of heaven and earth. Stand against our adversaries again, as you did for Judah. Lead us to your peace, as we work to spread the gospel to a chaotic and hurting world. Contend for your name, Almighty God. Contend for us. Revive us…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20191228

Today is a beautiful day, because “Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory…

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Prayer for Today

Jehovah, your promises never fail. Your Truth strikes as light through darkness. You will hear us when we call to you. Turn on your light in this city. Dispel darkness and evil. Turn hearts of stone into hearts of flesh that regard you with loving awe. Make this a city of joy to you. Cleanse…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20191227

Today is a beautiful day, because Jesus humbled himself for our sake and not his own, “Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the form of God, did…

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Prayer for Today

Almighty God, there is none like you, who pours out your Spirit on your people as promised. May your Holy Spirit teach as we read your Scriptures. May the Truth grab hold of our intellect, and may it be absorbed to mark us as your children forever. I ask in the precious name and powerful…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20191226

Today is a beautiful day, because the fullness of God’s timing had come for Jesus’ birth, “But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons.” (Galatians 4: 4-5…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20191225

Today is a beautiful day, because “Mary treasured up all these things, pondering them in her heart.” (Luke 2: 19 ESV) Advent #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Prayer for Today

Dear Lord, light a flame in our hearts. It’s Christmas Eve. May the story of your birth burn to the depth of our souls. Prepare us, O Lord, to know you, to love you, to worship you and to follow your ways. I ask in your precious name and powerful authority, according to the good…

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