Prayer for Today

Lord, I’m stopping to envision the beauty of heaven, its peace and its safety. With all the upheaval and threatening situations in this world, just the thought of your courts brings me serenity. The hope of eternity helps me look past this world to see You welcoming me home. I am still to experience your…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20230831

Today is a beautiful day, because the Psalms are full of the accounts of God’s steadfast love, “Oh give thanks to the LORD, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever!” (Psalm 107:1 ESV)   Steadfast   #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Prayer for Today

Father, you are Yahweh Sabaoth, the Lord of Hosts over the armies of heaven and earth. There is no one mightier than You. We call upon your steadfast love and compassion. We bow and repent of our sins against You. Hear from heaven and heal our land. Seal up the division and bring unity under…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20230830

Today is a beautiful day, because “Nevertheless, he looked upon their distress, when he heard their cry. For their sake he remembered his covenant, and relented according to the abundance of his steadfast love.” (Psalm 106: 44-45 ESV)   Steadfast   #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Prayer for Today

Lord, how do we thank you enough for pulling us out of the pit? Is there a limit to the number of times we lift our hands in praise for what You have done in our lives? Can we even come close to giving You the honor and reverence you deserve? We continue to praise…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20230829

Today is a beautiful day, because “Praise the LORD! Oh give thanks to the LORD, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever!” (Psalm 106:1 ESV)   Steadfast   #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Prayer for Today

Thank you, Jesus, for atoning for our sins. Thank you for saving my soul and bringing me into the household of God. I pray in your name above all names, according to the good and perfect will of the Father. Amen.   “Do not remember against us our former iniquities; let your compassion come speedily…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20230828

Today is a beautiful day, because “But the steadfast love of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting on those who fear him, and his righteousness to children’s children, to those who keep his covenant and remember to do his commandments. The Lord has established his throne in the heavens, and his kingdom rules over…

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As we continue with this reprise of the posts to keep the story fresh, waiting for the outcome of the personal injury case still in progress, I am reminded to thank those who diligently kept documents, audio files, news articles and interviews. I would not have been able to compile “A View from the Pews”…

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Prayer for Today

  Father, You are El Roi, the God who sees us. I lift up those struggling under heavy loads, burdened and parched. I bring those who feel abandoned in the desert, alone, forsaken and hopeless. I place them in front of your mercy seat for your favor and blessing. I ask that you call them…

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