Prayer for Today

Gracious God and Father, you are the God who provides, Jehovah Jireh. There is none like you, who gives good things to your saints. May we follow your example with our hospitality toward others. May we be generous toward those who enter our doors. May we welcome them and seek only their comfort. May we…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20200308

Today is a beautiful day, because God blesses those who stand for righteousness, “But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you will be blessed. Have no fear of them, nor be troubled,” (1 Peter 3:14 ESV) Blessed #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Prayer for Today

Jesus, draw us to your side. Lead us in your ways. Keep us focused on your gospel. I ask in your name above all names, and according to the good and perfect will of the Father. Amen. “Teach me your way, O LORD, that I may walk in your truth; unite my heart to fear…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20200307

Today is a beautiful day, because we are to bless others, “Do not repay evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary, bless, for to this you were called, that you may obtain a blessing.” (1 Peter 3:9 ESV) Blessing #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Joy in Verse Blog – “Deep”

Life flows shallowly the way the world operates these days. Is there depth in your relationships? Are you satisfied to wade in the shallow water or are you willing to go deeper for meaning and purpose? I floated through more than 30 years of my life, letting currents carry me where they would. When I…

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Prayer for Today

Where two or three are gathered in your name, you are in their midst. Bring us together in twos and threes to learn your truth, Father. I ask humbly, but boldly that you increase our territory to tell of your goodness and truth, in the name and authority of Jesus, according to your good and…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20200306

Today is a beautiful day, because we have the testimony of the prophets and apostles, “As an example of suffering and patience, brothers, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord. Behold, we consider those blessed who remained steadfast. You have heard of the steadfastness of Job, and you have seen the…

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Deep

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Prayer for Today

Lord Jesus, we desire you. We long to worship and sing our loving songs to you. We seek to abide in your loving care. We only want to live in the Spirit, telling others of your gracious goodness and glory. Thank you for parting the veil that allows us divine closeness and intimate relationship with…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20200305

Today is a beautiful day, because God blesses those who live by his Word, “But the one who looks into the perfect law, the law of liberty, and perseveres, being no hearer who forgets but a doer who acts, he will be blessed in his doing.” (James 1:25 ESV) Blessed #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday