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Louisville Book Festival Giving

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Prayer for Today

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Father, we have turned away from your loving kindness to pursue our own way. We brought anger and retribution upon us. Forgive our walking out of your will, Father. Bring us back into the circle of mercy by your grace. Guide us to righteousness. Bring us to be holy for You are holy. Restore in … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20230912

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Today is a beautiful day, because “Let them thank the LORD for his steadfast love, for his wondrous works to the children of man!” (Psalm 107:21 ESV)   Steadfast   #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Prayer for Today

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Lord, my soul longs for eternity to walk and talk along the heavenly streets where illness and tears are no more with You and my loved ones who have gone on before me. Thank you for your eternal promise of salvation, redemption and peace. I stand in awe and gratitude in your name above all … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20230911

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Today is a beautiful day, because “Let them thank the LORD for his steadfast love, for his wondrous works to the children of man!” (Psalm 107:8 ESV)   Steadfast   #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday (Photo Credit: Douglas Lay)

Prayer for Today

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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 … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20230831

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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

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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 … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20230830

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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

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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 … Read more