Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20200304

Today is a beautiful day, because “Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him.” (James 1:12 ESV) Blessed #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Prayer for Today

JoyInVerseAlb

Loving Father, take us into your rest. As with Moses blessing over the tribe of Benjamin, let us rest between your powerful shoulders, for we carry you with us. May we hear the song you sing over us. May we sense the cooling of your breath upon us. Allow us to feel wrapped in your … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20200303

Today is a beautiful day, because God keeps his promises, “For when God made a promise to Abraham, since he had no one greater by whom to swear, he swore by himself, saying, ‘Surely I will bless you and multiply you.’ And thus Abraham, having patiently waited, obtained the promise.” (Hebrews 6: 13-15 ESV) Blessed … Read more

Prayer for Today

JoyInVerseAlb

Lord Jesus, you are the Great Physician. You are the miracle worker and true faith healer. I lift up the health of the nations. I pray for the workers in the field, exposed to difficult living conditions. I ask your healing touch on those suffering from viral attacks and spiritual attacks within our communities, our … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20200302

Today is a beautiful day, because God blesses the ground with rain, “For land that has drunk the rain that often falls on it, and produces a crop useful to those for whose sake it is cultivated, receives a blessing from God.” (Hebrews 6:7 ESV) Blessed #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Prayer for Today

JoyInVerseAlb

Almighty God and Creator of heaven and earth. Thank you for the changing seasons. Thank you for the hope of spring after a cold, dank winter. The daffodil and Iris tips are peaking through the much in the hope of warmer weather and bright sunny days. Father, don’t squash their growth with another deep frost. … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20200301

Today is a beautiful day, because we have hope, “waiting for our blessed hope, the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ,” (Titus 2:13 ESV) Blessed #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Prayer for Today

JoyInVerseAlb

Holy Spirit, give me the discernment to know other followers of Jesus, that I may share their joy in the Lord, encouraging them in the work you set them to accomplish. May we grow in fellowship, uplifting one another in prayer and serving one another for the sake of the Father’s name and for his … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20200229

Today is a beautiful day, because we are blessed by God’s glorious grace, “In love he predestined us for adoption to himself as sons through Jesus Christ, according to the purpose of his will, to the praise of his glorious grace, with which he has blessed us in the Beloved.” (Ephesians 4b-7 ESV) Blessed #joyinverse … Read more

Prayer for Today

JoyInVerseAlb

Father God, I have so many things that need to get done today. May they not get in the way of my praise and worship. May they be a vessel for me to speak your gospel. May you be glorified in all I get done, and in that which I may leave undone. In everything, … Read more