Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20200531
Today is a beautiful day, because I can “Sing to him, sing praises to him; tell of all his wondrous works!” (Psalm 105:2 ESV) Praise #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Today is a beautiful day, because I can “Sing to him, sing praises to him; tell of all his wondrous works!” (Psalm 105:2 ESV) Praise #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Lord, this one in front of me is my neighbor. This one is made in the image of God, like me. This one’s worth is the same as mine, bought by your blood, and written on the stone that was rolled away from the tomb, unchangeable forever. This one in front of me, like me, … Read more
I don’t know what to pray this morning, Lord. I do know that the Holy Spirit hears what my brain can’t put into words and prays God’s will over my groaning spirit. I know that you sit at the right hand of the throne of God, interceding for me and for the subjects of my … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because the psalmist lists the attributes of God and asks for his intervention, “Let sinners be consumed from the earth, and let the wicked be no more! Bless the LORD, O my soul! Praise the LORD!” (Psalm 104:35 ESV) Praise #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Today is a beautiful day, because “I will sing to the LORD as long as I live; I will sing praise to my God while I have being.” (Psalm 104: 33 ESV) Praise #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Father God, open our eyes to the evil around us. Open our minds to the truth of your Word. Open our mouths to pray truth against evil. Open your courts to hear our pleas. Open your gates to send legions of angels to guide and protect us. I ask these things in the powerful name … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because we can pass our experiences and faith to future generations, “Let this be recorded for a generation to come, so that a people yet to be created may praise the LORD:” (Psalm 102:18 ESV) Praise #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Father God, you are the God of love, made manifest in Christ because of your great love for us. I come before your throne to pray for your hurting creation. We no longer grasp the depth of your love, and what it means for us to extend that love to others. I present my petition … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because we have direct access to God’s heavenly courts, “Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise! Give thanks to him; bless his name!” (Psalm 100:4 ESV) Praise #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Holy Lord, clear my mind and focus my thoughts and energies on you. Order the chaos around me. You are the ark that brings me through these troubled waters. I praise your name, according to the good and perfect will of the Father. Amen. “The waters prevailed and increased greatly on the earth, and the … Read more