Prayer for Today

JoyInVerseAlb

I take shelter in your shadow, Lord. I desire to dwell in the refuge of your presence. I take my place beneath your wings where your faithfulness is my shield. I will not fear the terror that stalks by night nor the arrows that fly by day, because you cover me. Command your angels concerning…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20201211

Today is a beautiful day, because “As he was drawing near—already on the way down the Mount of Olives—the whole multitude of his disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works that they had seen, saying, ‘Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the…

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Prayer for Today

JoyInVerseAlb

Lord, you are my refuge. From everlasting to everlasting you are God. There is no other. A thousand years in your sight is but a day–a watch in the night. You set my sins before you and sweep me away like a flood. My years come to an end as a sigh. Teach me to…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20201210

Today is a beautiful day, because we share peace, “Whatever house you enter, first say, ‘Peace be to this house!’ And if a son of peace is there, your peace will rest upon him. But if not, it will return to you.” (Luke 10:5-6 ESV) Peace #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Prayer for Today

JoyInVerseAlb

Lord God Almighty, I will sing of your steadfast love forever. You covenanted with your chosen one to establish him upon your throne for all generations. Let the heavens praise your wonders, for who in the heavens compares to you? You founded earth, sky and sea. All belong to you. You have a mighty arm;…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20201209

Today is a beautiful day, because of the hope at seeing the woman healed by simply touching the hem of Jesus’ garment, “And he said to her, ‘Daughter, your faith has made you well; go in peace.’” (Luke 8:48 ESV) Peace #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Prayer for Today

JoyInVerseAlb

O LORD, God of my salvation, I cry out day and night before you on behalf of my nation. Incline your ear toward me and hear my plea. My country is full of troubles. It languishes under a viral threat. It recoils from violent chaos. It reels under political rancor. It seems you have put…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20201208

Today is a beautiful day, because Jesus forgave, “And he said to the woman, ‘Your faith has saved you; go in peace.’” (Luke 7:50 ESV) Peace #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Prayer for Today

JoyInVerseAlb

All my springs are in you, Holy God. My past is restored in you. My present is anointed in you. My future is grounded in you. My forever is promised in you. Your people speak glorious things about your Holy City. The cities of earth pale in comparison to it. They rust. They tumble to…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20201207

Today is a beautiful day, because God answered Simeon’s prayers and allowed him to meet the Messiah before dying, “Lord, now you are letting your servant depart in peace, according to your word; for my eyes have seen your salvation that you prepared in the presence of all peoples, a light for revelation to the…

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