Joy in Verse Blog – “Deep”

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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

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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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Prayer for Today

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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

Prayer for Today

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Heavenly Father, thank you for the joy of your salvation. Thank you for your eternal hope. I lift up every family member, every friend and every acquaintance who does not yet know Jesus. Every one of them has a birthday. As they ponder their way through life, Lord, reveal yourself to them. Let this be…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20200304

Today is a beautiful day, because “Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him.” (James 1:12 ESV) Blessed #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Prayer for Today

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Loving Father, take us into your rest. As with Moses blessing over the tribe of Benjamin, let us rest between your powerful shoulders, for we carry you with us. May we hear the song you sing over us. May we sense the cooling of your breath upon us. Allow us to feel wrapped in your…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20200303

Today is a beautiful day, because God keeps his promises, “For when God made a promise to Abraham, since he had no one greater by whom to swear, he swore by himself, saying, ‘Surely I will bless you and multiply you.’ And thus Abraham, having patiently waited, obtained the promise.” (Hebrews 6: 13-15 ESV) Blessed…

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Prayer for Today

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Lord Jesus, you are the Great Physician. You are the miracle worker and true faith healer. I lift up the health of the nations. I pray for the workers in the field, exposed to difficult living conditions. I ask your healing touch on those suffering from viral attacks and spiritual attacks within our communities, our…

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