Prayer for Today

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Lord, Matt Redman’s lyrics are a consoling anthem these days. “When the darkness closes in, Lord, still I will say, ‘Blessed be the name of the Lord.’” They point me to You. They guide me to go to Scripture to find refuge and encouragement. They remind me to take courage from Psalm 91 and Psalm…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20231017

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Today is a beautiful day, because “His delight is not in the strength of the horse, nor his pleasure in the legs of a man, but the Lord takes pleasure in those who fear him, in those who hope in his steadfast love.” (Psalm 147: 10-11 ESV) Steadfast #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Prayer for Today

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Son of Man, send your angels to gather up all causes of sin and all law-breakers. Let the righteous shine in the Father’s kingdom. Grant your peace to rain throughout the nations as You reign. Be glorified in the outcome. I ask in the name and authority of Jesus, according to the good and perfect…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20231016

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Today is a beautiful day, because “The Lord is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. The Lord is good to all, and his mercy is over all that he has made.” (Psalm 145: 8-9 ESV)   Steadfast   #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Prayer for Today

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Lord, I stand to agree with David’s prayer. I bless your name and thank You for your benefits upon my days. You forgive and heal. You redeem and crown me with your steadfast love and mercy. You satisfy me with good and renew my youth. I praise You in the name and authority of Jesus,…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20231010

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Today is a beautiful day, because David depended on God’s love and His leading, “Blessed be the Lord, my rock, who trains my hands for war, and my fingers for battle; he is my steadfast love and my fortress, my stronghold and my deliverer, my shield and he in whom I take refuge, who subdues…

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Prayer for Today

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Lord, the world shakes around us and under us, but You are on your throne and in control. You calm the storm and settle the chaos. You put our feet on level ground. You go before us. You call. You save. You provide. You protect. I trust in your holiness, righteousness, and faithfulness. I stand…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20231009

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Today is a beautiful day, because David trusted God, “Deliver me from my enemies, O Lord! I have fled to you for refuge. Teach me to do your will, for you are my God! Let your good Spirit lead me on level ground!” (Psalm 143: 9-10 ESV)   Steadfast   #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Prayer for Today

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Father, You have opened my heart to love You more: more than yesterday, more than before reading this passage. You broaden my understanding of how You love and protect your beloved. I am humbled to be of your household. I am a work in progress as your Holy Spirit teaches me of You. Lead me…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20231007

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Today is a beautiful day, because “Let me hear in the morning of your steadfast love, for in you I trust. Make me know the way I should go, for to you I lift up my soul.” (Psalm 143:8 ESV)   Steadfast   #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday