Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20190529

Today is a beautiful day, because of Jesus’ words, “Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life. He does not come into judgment, but has passed from death to life.” (John 5:24 ESV) Life #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Prayer for Today

“Wonderful, merciful Savior, precious redeemer and friend, who would have thought that a lamb could rescue the souls of men.” Father, the words to this hymn sank deeply into my heart this morning. The reality of just how merciful and loving you are in light of how almighty and powerful you are transforms how humble … Read more

Prayer for Today

Gracious and loving God, you are the giver of life. Thank you for giving us life. May we respect and value life. May we honor the gift. May we use it only to glorify you. I praise you in the name and authority of Jesus, according to your good and perfect will. Amen. “I praise … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20190528

Today is a beautiful day, because Jesus emulates what he sees God doing, “For as the Father raises the dead and gives them life, so also the Son gives life to whom he will.” (John 5: 21 ESV) Life #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Prayer for Today

Tribute There is no greater love Of one man for another But that he sacrifice his life To save that of his brother This is what you’ve done You went to war and fought To hold on to my freedom Your death became the cost You followed the example Of one who went before you … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20190527

Today is a beautiful day, because Jesus explained the principle of the harvest of souls, “Look, I tell you, lift up your eyes, and see that the fields are white for harvest. Already the one who reaps is receiving wages and gathering fruit for eternal life, so that sower and reaper may rejoice together.” (John … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20190526

Today is a beautiful day, because Jesus defied cultural norms to speak to the woman at the well, “Jesus said to her, ‘Everyone who drinks of this water will be thirsty again, but whoever drinks of the water that I will give him will never be thirsty again. The water that I will give him … Read more

Yahweh Sabaoth, you are the God over all the hosts of heaven and of earth. You are the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. You are the God of salvation who imparts righteousness to those who seek you. You are the God of blessing and grace. Burst open the doors and swing wide the gates … Read more

Prayer for Today

Dear Lord, show us how to reach out from our comfort zones to touch a hurting world in need of knowing and loving you. Make ways into our communities where there may seem to be none. Make the most mundane aspects of our days impactful for your glory and for the growth of your kingdom. … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20190525

Today is a beautiful day, because in choosing to believe in Jesus we also choose to move out from under God’s wrath upon ourselves, “Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life; whoever does not obey the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God remains on him.” (John 3 36 ESV) Life … Read more