Prayer for Today

Father, make of us a city on a hill, shouting your story, shining forth your glory. Make of us a joy to your heart, praising you before all nations, telling of your great goodness and blessing. Make us a strong tower in your name to the broken, the fatherless, the homeless, the needy and the…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20200131

Today is a beautiful day, because “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” (Matthew 5:3 ESV) Blessed #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Prayer for Today

Holy God, grant us unity in all our words, actions, choices and plans. May we know the unity of the Trinity as we go. I ask in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, according to your good and perfect will. Amen. “Finally, all of you, have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love,…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20200130

Today is a beautiful day, because God blessed those rebuilding the temple, “Is the seed yet in the barn? Indeed, the vine, the fig tree, the pomegranate, and the olive tree have yielded nothing. But from this day on I will bless you.” (Haggai 2:19 ESV) Blessed #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Prayer for Today

Jesus, when I look into your eyes, I don’t see myself reflected back, with all my flaws, mistakes, unworthiness. I see wholeness, healing, grace, peace. That’s what your loving me has created in me. I love you. Show me someone who needs to know of your great work in me. Give me the words to…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20200129

Today is a beautiful day, because God holds us to the end, “Blessed is he who waits and arrives at the 1,335 days. But go your way till the end. And you shall rest and shall stand in your allotted place at the end of the days.” (Daniel 12: 12-13 ESV) Blessed #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20200128

Today is a beautiful day, because God promises a covenant of peace, “I will make with them a covenant of peace and banish wild beasts from the land, so that they may dwell securely in the wilderness and sleep in the woods. And I will make them and the places all around my hill a…

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Prayer for Today

I once was lost, but now am found. I once walked in darkness, but now stand in your marvelous light. I once carried a heart of stone, but now I boast of a heart for Jesus. Lord, you are my life and breath. I now live and move in you, all because you sought me,…

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Prayer for Today

Dear Lord, help us as we venture into unknown futures. Let us hear the song you sing over us. May we sing it to those around us to draw them to you. Captivate hearts with the sound and message of your gospel. Lead our thoughts, words and steps as we move out of our comfort…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20200127

Today is a beautiful day, because “Blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, whose trust is the LORD.” (Jeremiah 17:7 ESV) Blessed #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday