Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20250210
Today is a beautiful day, because “For judgment is without mercy to one who has shown no mercy. Mercy triumphs over judgment.” (James 2:13 ESV) Mercy #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Month: February 2025
Prayer for Today
Lord Jesus, thank You that I have direct access to your mercy seat on which I place my petitions. Only because of You is the veil to the Holy of Holies lifted that I may approach boldly, but reverently in my prayers. Let me linger awhile longer this time to soak up your presence and … Read more
Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20250207
Today is a beautiful day, because there is a mercy seat “Behind the second curtain was a second section called the Most Holy Place, having the golden altar of incense and the ark of the covenant covered on all sides with gold, in which was a golden urn holding the manna, and Aaron’s staff that … Read more
Prayer for Today
Father, thank You for the eternal gift of not remembering my sins. (Sins, plural.) Jesus paid the price for all that mess. I am set free of the burden by His taking my place on the cross. I am eternally grateful in the name and authority of Jesus, according to your good and perfect will. … Read more
Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20250206
Today is a beautiful day, because the New Covenant switches to internal transformation via the Holy Spirit vs external regulation of the law (David Guzik Commentary) “For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, declares the Lord: I will put my laws into their minds, and … Read more
Clergy Cover-up: Setup for Failure
Here’s another clergy cover-up technique that sets an organization up for failure. It is the inability to recognize the potential danger of abuse in the church and pro-actively preparing to handle the situation properly. From the book: “Lack of accountability of senior leaders, blocks access to those with questions, powerlessness on the part of elders; … Read more
Prayer for Today
There is no one like You, Lord Jesus, who goes out for His beloved. There is no leader more just. There is none more holy. There is no other who stands up to the enemy like You. He must flee at the mention of your name. Oh, the power of that. I approach your throne … Read more
Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20250205
Today is a beautiful day, because “For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and … Read more
Prayer for Today
Creator, Savior, Firstborn of the Dead, Faithful Witness, Wonderful Counselor, Merciful High Priest, Prince of Peace, King of Kings and Lord of Lords, I come humbly before You in reverence for your position and in thankfulness for your availability through prayer. You know every aspect of my circumstance. You understand the alternatives for my choices. … Read more
Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20250204
Today is a beautiful day, because “For surely it is not angels that he helps, but he helps the offspring of Abraham. Therefore he had to be made like his brothers in every respect, so that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in the service of God, to make propitiation for the … Read more