Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20230821

Today is a beautiful day, because “When I thought, ‘My foot slips,’ your steadfast love, O Lord, held me up. When the cares of my heart are many, your consolations cheer my soul.” (Psalm 94: 18-19 ESV)   Steadfast   #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Prayer for Today

Lord, there are not enough words with deep enough impact to express my gratitude that you indeed hold me in your righteous right hand. I am always in your presence, for You are always with me. Where can I go where you are not? I thrive by your counsel, and revel in the thought that…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20230820

Today is a beautiful day, because “It is good to give thanks to the Lord, to sing praises to your name, O Most High; to declare your steadfast love in the morning, and your faithfulness by night, to the music of the lute and the harp, to the melody of the lyre. For you, O…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20230819

Today is a beautiful day, because “Satisfy us in the morning with your steadfast love, that we may rejoice and be glad all our days.” (Psalm 90: 14 ESV)   Steadfast   #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

The posting of an open letter to my senior minister from the wife of a former youth minister at my church split my reality and cranked my head around to see what it was all about. I loved this couple who had moved on to another church. I had worked with him on writings I…

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Prayer for Today

Lord, my prayer for my country lies in your Psalms. Yours is the perfect justice. Your way is the only one to righteousness. Teach us to provide and look after the needy. Show us your glory and protect the children. Be our rock and refuge as You crush the oppressor and uphold freedom. Lead us…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20230818

Today is a beautiful day, because of God’s promises to King David, “My faithfulness and my steadfast love shall be with him, and in my name shall his horn be exalted. I will set his hand on the sea and his right hand on the rivers. He shall cry to me, ‘You are my Father,my…

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Prayer for Today

Lord God, I can’t play the harp and I know little about the lyre, but I can sing about your goodness. I pray your continued blessings over your beloved. May we never have to hang up our harps again. Grant us your joy, peace and assurance as we move through our days. Draw us close…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20230817

Today is a beautiful day, because “Righteousness and justice are the foundation of your throne; steadfast love and faithfulness go before you.” (Psalm 89:14 ESV) Steadfast #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Prayer for Today

  Lord, I lift your name on high, for there is no Savior like You. I bring my children, grandchildren and generations following for your favor and blessing. Become reality in their lives as they go about the daily rhythms. Soften and guide their hearts to know You, love You, follow You and serve You….

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