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

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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Prayer for Today

Incline your ear to me, O Faithful God, for I need you. Preserve my life; save your servant who trusts in you–you are my God. I call to you to be gracious and gladden my soul, for you are good and forgiving, abounding in steadfast love to all who call upon you. There is no…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20201206

Today is a beautiful day, because the angels announced Jesus’ birth, “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!” (Luke 2:14 ESV) Peace #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Prayer for Today

LORD, you were favorable to your people, restoring their fortunes, forgiving their iniquity and covering all their sins. I come to your throne, humbly asking that you restore us once again. Please, don’t be angry with us forever; put away your indignation toward us and revive us so that we may rejoice in you. Show…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20201205

Today is a beautiful day, because Zechariah prophesied over his son, John the Baptizer, “And you, child, will be called the prophet of the Most High; for you will go before the Lord to prepare his ways, to give knowledge of salvation to his people in the forgiveness of their sins, because of the tender…

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Prayer for Today

Your dwelling place is lovely, Lord. My soul longs and faints for your courts. My heart and soul sing for joy in your presence. I am blessed to be of your household , ever singing your praises. One day in your courts is better than a thousand elsewhere. You are my sun and shield; you…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20201204

Today is a beautiful day, because “Salt is good, but if the salt has lost its saltiness, how will you make it salty again? Have salt in yourselves, and be at peace with one another.” (Mark 9:50 ESV) Peace #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Prayer for Today

Do not keep silent or hold your peace, O God! Your enemies make an uproar; those who hate you lift their heads. They lay crafty plans against your people. They consult together against your beloved. They seek to wipe out your church. O God, make them like a whirling dust and chaff before the wind….

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