Prayer for Today

Oh, Lord God, the power of this verse makes me shiver in awe. The visual of your glory coming to rest on the Holy of Holies affects me deeply, and it must have impacted the priests and the witnesses even more. I just rest in reverence to your greatness and your desire to be close…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20221021

Today is a beautiful day, because Artaxerxes facilitated rebuilding the temple, “The vessels that have been given you for the service of the house of your God, you shall deliver before the God of Jerusalem. And whatever else is required for the house of your God, which it falls to you to provide, you may…

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Prayer for Today

Father God, who am I that you would use me as a temple for your Holy Spirit, except as a temple of prayer. You declare that your temple will be a house of prayer, and I want that more than anything. Prayer puts me in direct communication with you. Prayer soothes my anxieties. Prayer builds…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20221020

Today is a beautiful day, because the king of Assyria was wrong, “And he wrote letters to cast contempt on the LORD, the God of Israel, and to speak against him, saying, ‘Like the gods of the nations of the lands who have not delivered their people from my hands, so the God of Hezekiah…

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Prayer for Today

Holy Spirit, keep my desires in check that I may refrain from prayers of wish lists. Give me the words that show sincerity in my requests for the needs and health of others and myself. Lead me away from frivolous asking and toward prayers that honor and glorify the Father, who loves and provides exactly…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20221019

Today is a beautiful day, because God allows no idols, “Therefore the Lord was angry with Amaziah and sent to him a prophet, who said to him, ‘Why have you sought the gods of a people who did not deliver their own people from your hand?’” (2 Chronicles 25:15 ESV) Deliver #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Prayer for Today

Elohim, you are the Mighty Creator, the LORD God, God Most High. There is none like you. You own all of creation. You provide abundantly for your beloved. Thank you for the faithful who offer back a portion of what you’ve given in order to support the congregation, its leaders and the buildings of worship….

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20221018

Today is a beautiful day, because David sang as they placed the ark of the covenant into the tent, “Say also: ‘Save us, O God of our salvation, and gather and deliver us from among the nations, that we may give thanks to your holy name and glory in your praise. Blessed be the Lord,…

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Prayer for Today

David prayed in the assembly, Father God. I join in his exaltation of your majesty glory and honor. I praise you for your victory. I give you the accolades due you, for you are loving, providing, keeping and strengthening me. And I thank you now, my God, in the name and authority of Jesus, according…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20221017

Today is a beautiful day, because Isaiah encouraged ailing King Hezekiah with God’s words, “Behold, I will heal you. On the third day you shall go up to the house of the Lord, and I will add fifteen years to your life. I will deliver you and this city out of the hand of the…

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