Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20230121

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Today is a beautiful day, because “You have led in your steadfast love the people whom you have redeemed; you have guided them by your strength to your holy abode.” (Exodus 15:13 ESV) Strength #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Prayer for Today

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Everlasting Father, who was and is and is to come, keep me safe from the evil one who prowls this earth. Don’t let me fall into temptation, for no weapon formed against your beloved will prosper. Surround me with Your hedge of protection and cover me in the blood of Jesus. Don’t let me look…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20230120

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Today is a beautiful day, because “The LORD is my strength and my song, and he has become my salvation; this is my God, and I will praise him, my father’s God, and I will exalt him.” (Exodus 15:2 ESV) Strength #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

A View from the Pews

Case.net posted a new entry in the FCCF/Christ First Church personal injury case. A new Case Management Conference is scheduled for April 18th before Judge Dueker. A new phrase used in this posting is “Mediation Pending Conference.” Perhaps some movement toward resolving this case is taking place. I pray God’s will over this outcome, and…

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Prayer for Today

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Lord, I know that my hope and strength come from you. I trust in the goodness and loving heart of the Father. This world is fallen and cursed from the time of Adam, but there comes a day when the garden is redeemed in the New Heaven and New Earth. What a glorious day that…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20230119

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Today is a beautiful day, because Jacob blessed his sons, “Reuben, you are my firstborn, my might, and the firstfruits of my strength, preeminent in dignity and preeminent in power.” (Genesis 49:3 ESV) Strength #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Prayer for Today

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Almighty, loving Father, You are the God of history and times to come. You do not change. You placed us in this era for your purpose. Let us not be silent, but speak of Your goodness and justice. We are here for just such a time as this. Lead us according to Your precepts. Your…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20230118

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Today is a beautiful day, because “Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, who gave himself for our sins to deliver us from the present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father, to whom be the glory forever and ever. Amen.” (Galatians 1: 3-5…

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Prayer for Today

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Lord God, my heart aligns with Nehemiah’s desire to be remembered, not idolized and not rewarded. He wanted to be remembered by You for his work to rebuild the walls around Jerusalem. Remember me for good, Father. Remember my heart that attunes itself to hear your calling. Forgive me when I fail you. Remind me…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement Verse for 20230117

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Today is a beautiful day, because Paul explained, “He delivered us from such a deadly peril, and he will deliver us. On him we have set our hope that he will deliver us again.” (2 Corinthians 1:10 ESV) Deliver #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday