Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20210108

Today is a beautiful day, because “And he came and preached peace to you who were far off and peace to those who were near.” (Ephesians 2:17 ESV) Peace #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Prayer for Today

Holy God, you are my refuge in times of distress. Deliver my soul from the lying tongues. Give me your discernment to distinguish those who speak truth from those who deal in deceit. Grant me your peace, for I have lived far too long among those who hate peace. I am for peace, but when…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20210107

Today is a beautiful day, because “For he himself is our peace, who has made us both one and has broken down in his flesh the dividing wall of hostility by abolishing the law of commandments expressed in ordinances, that he might create in himself one new man in place of the two, so making…

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Prayer for Today

Father God, oh that my ways may be steadfast within your marvelous will. I seek to follow your guide. I keep my heart pure by guarding it according to your word, that I may not sin against you. I meditate on your precepts and delight in your statutes. Open my eyes that I may see…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20210106

Today is a beautiful day, because Paul boasted only on the cross of Christ, “And as for all who walk by this rule, peace and mercy be upon them, and upon the Israel of God.” (Galatians 6:16 ESV) Peace #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

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Prayer for Today

I give thanks to you, LORD. You are good; and your steadfast love endures forever. I call to you out of my nation’s distress. You will answer. You will set us free from the snares of the evil one. Be on the side of your righteous servants, Father. Stand in the shadows to see your…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20210105

Today is a beautiful day, because “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.” (Galatians 5:22-23 ESV) Peace #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Prayer for Today

I praise you, LORD! I praise you with all the nations. I praise you among the people, because you hold great and steadfast love for us all. Your faithfulness endures forever. I trust you, Father. I love you, Father. I love you, Jesus. I love you, Holy Spirit. Revive in me greater and deeper reverence…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20210104

Today is a beautiful day, because Paul ends his letters with loving words, “Finally, brothers, rejoice. Aim for restoration, comfort one another, agree with one another, live in peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you.” (2 Corinthians 12:11 ESV) Peace #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday