Prayer for Today

Heavenly Father, thank you for instilling a desire to know you more within me. As the psalmist writes, “My soul longs for your salvation; I hope in your word.” (Psalm 119:81 ESV) May I meet others who have this longing to know the songs you sing over us so that I may tell of your…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20200224

Today is a beautiful day, because Paul brought the blessing of the gospel with him, “I know that when I come to you I will come in the fullness of the blessing of Christ.” (Romans 15:29 ESV) Blessing #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20200223

Today is a beautiful day, because “Blessed are those whose lawless deeds are forgiven, and whose sins are covered; blessed is the man against whom the Lord will not count his sin.” (Romans 4: 7-8 ESV) Blessed #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Prayer for Today

Father God, shine your righteousness into our lives so brightly we glow as Moses did after being in your presence. May others know us by our love that transcends generations and nations. Let a countenance of acceptance and tenderheartedness towards others emanate from us. Move us to be more and more like the Jesus, whom…

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Prayer for Today

Holy Spirit, you are the changer of hearts and minds. You switch up the course of men like the wanderings of great rivers. I humbly ask that you go before us as we share Jesus to touch and soften hearts. Create a spirit willing to receive the good news in those with whom we will…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20200222

Today is a beautiful day, because Paul preached the gospel in Pisidia, saying, “And as for the fact that he raised him from the dead, no more to return to corruption, he has spoken in this way, ‘I will give you the holy and sure blessings of David.’” (Acts 13:34 ESV) Blessed #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Prayer for Today

Jesus, you are faithful over God’s house as a son; and believers are of God’s house by adoption. Fatherhood is challenging. I lift up fathers for your favor and blessing. May they turn to our Abba Father for wisdom and discernment as they strive to be good fathers to their children, as you are to…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20200221

Today is a beautiful day, because Peter spoke boldly in Solomon’s portico, “You are the sons of the prophets and of the covenant that God made with your fathers, saying to Abraham, ‘And in your offspring shall all the families of the earth be blessed.’” (Acts 3:25 ESV) Blessed #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Prayer for Today

More than fame, more than influence, more than riches, Father, may we pursue righteousness. I ask in the name above all names, Jesus, who cloaks us in his righteousness, according to your good and perfect will. Amen. “Whoever pursues righteousness and kindness will find life, righteousness, and honor.” (Proverbs 21:21 ESV)

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20200220

Today is a beautiful day, because “Jesus said to him, ‘Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.’” (John 20:29 ESV) Blessed #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday