Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20200510

Today is a beautiful day, because David calls the nations to praise, “O kingdoms of the earth, sing to God; sing praises to the Lord, Selah” (Psalm 68:32 ESV) Praise #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Prayer for Today

JoyInVerseAlb

Father God, thank you for creating mothers. Thank you for the nest of bluebird chicks peeping outside my window, almost ready to transition to fledglings. Thank you for my own fledglings, now grown and successful adults. Thank you for my mother, who raised two sets of twins. Thank you that she planted the seed of…

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Prayer for Today

JoyInVerseAlb

Holy God, you are Yahweh Shalom. You are the God of peace. You are our strength and refuge. Those who know and trust you run to you for shelter. May those who do not know Jesus find their yes in your new covenant promises. May unbelievers turn and flock to Jesus as the time for…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20200509

Today is a beautiful day, because there is no place God isn’t, “Sing to God, sing praises to his name; lift up a song to him who rides through the deserts; his name is the LORD; exult before him!” (Psalm 68: 4 ESV) Praise #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Prayer for Today

JoyInVerseAlb

Holy Spirit, gift of God’s unspeakable grace, strengthen my heart today. Father, grant me discernment and wisdom. Flood my heart with your peace, knowing that you are in complete control. I thank you in the name of Jesus, Lord and Savior, according to your good and perfect will. Amen. “Be strong, and let your heart…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20200508

Today is a beautiful day, because we praise God, “Let the peoples praise you, O God; let all the peoples praise you!” (Psalm 67:3 ESV) Praise #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Prayer for Today

JoyInVerseAlb

Lord, my faith in human institutions plummeted. I no longer believe what I read, no matter the source. I no longer have faith in my government officials or medical organizations at the national and international level. There is no believing what they tout as truth. The only lasting truth is in you. The only solid…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20200507

Today is a beautiful day, because “I cried to him with my mouth, and high praise was on my tongue.” (Psalm 66:17 ESV) Praise #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Prayer for Today

JoyInVerseAlb

Almighty God, you are the God who confuses the enemy and causes them to fight among themselves. You are the God who stands against evil and wins. Open your courts, Father, rain down your perfect justice, and in your judgement remember mercy. I ask for your recompense for the sake of your people and for…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20200506

Today is a beautiful day, because “Bless our God, O peoples; let the sound of his praise be heard, who has kept our soul among the living and has not let our feet slip.” (Psalm 66:8-9 ESV) Praise #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday