Prayer for Today

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Lord, it’s not written in stone that life is easy, or that it will be easier when we believe in You as Lord and Savior. When I look at the stone that You rolled away from the tomb, I recognize the testing and agony of your time on earth. Life is hard, but You experienced…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20240307

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Today is a beautiful day, because the apostles are our examples of suffering while doing good, “Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice insofar as you share Christ’s sufferings, that you may also rejoice and…

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Prayer for Today

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Lord, let others read your story in my daily rhythms. Let them see reflections of You in my eyes. Let them see me working to do your will. I pray in your name above all others, Jesus, according to the good and perfect will of the Father. Amen.   “For this is the will of…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20240306

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Today is a beautiful day, because “For this is the will of God, that by doing good you should put to silence the ignorance of foolish people.” (1 Peter 2:15 ESV)   Will of God   #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Prayer for Today

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Paul leaves no wiggle room in his description of your will, Father. I ask your Holy Spirit to teach me and lead me to stay within the circle of your will, living in holiness and honor. My sanctification is a daily growth process toward being more like Jesus in every way. I ask your forgiveness…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20240305

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Today is a beautiful day, because Paul spells out the will of God, “For this is the will of God, your sanctification: that you abstain from sexual immorality; that each one of you know how to control his own body in holiness and honor, not in the passion of lust like the Gentiles who do…

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Prayer for Today

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I love You, Lord. I love You, Holy Spirit. I love You, Father. Bring me close to your heart that I may know more of You. I ask in the name and authority of Jesus, according to the good and perfect will of the Father. Amen.   “Hosea 6:6 – For I desire steadfast love…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20240304

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Today is a beautiful day, because God spoke His will to Hosea, and Jesus quoted Hosea, “Hosea 6:6 – For I desire steadfast love and not sacrifice, the knowledge of God rather than burnt offerings.Matthew 9:13 – Go and learn what this means: ‘I desire mercy, and not sacrifice.’ For I came not to call…

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Prayer for Today

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Lord, I am grateful that the joy of knowing and living for you overcomes my circumstances. You know I fail you in that sometimes I look at the waves, the storm and wander away from your truth. Sometimes I relish the good times and forget to honor You. Forgive me when I do, Lord. You…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20240301

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Today is a beautiful day, because Paul specifies God’s will, “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” (1 Thessalonians 5:18 ESV)   Will of God   #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday