Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20171024

Today is a beautiful day, because John writes of the heavenly celebration before the marriage supper of the Lamb, “…from the throne came a voice saying, ‘Praise our God, all you his servants, you who fear him, great ans small.’” (Revelation 19:5 ESV) Revere your God. #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20171023

Today is a beautiful day, because the seven angels sing, “Just and true are your ways, O King of the nations! Who will not fear, O Lord, and glorify your name?” (Revelation 15:3b-4a ESV) Revere your God. #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Prayer for Today

Father, gather your servants to you today. Remind us of our joint purpose for your glory. Gel our unity and applaud our individual efforts to pull the yoke of your work. We don’t walk in ministry alone, but along side others, pulling as one force for your glory and honor. As one tires, another picks … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20171022

Today is a beautiful day, because it is one day closer to when every nation, tribe, language and people hear the loud voice of an angel, saying, “Fear God and give him glory, because the hour of his judgement has come, and worship him who made heaven and earth, the sea and the springs of … Read more

Prayer for Today

Dear Lord, what is the way forward? Doubt and opposition overgrow the path. Go before me. Make smooth the road. Remove the obstacles or show me how to overcome them. Give me wisdom to discuss the point to be made. Equip me, Lord. Let me speak truth in love. Open doors to where you want … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20171021

Today is a beautiful day, because God’s perfect justice comes on the last day and we will know that he is the LORD. (from Revelation 11:18 ESV) Revere your God. #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Prayer for Today

Oh, Jesus, I’m humming Michael W. Smith’s worship song this morning as my prayer. Give me “More love, more power, more of you in my life… I will worship you with all of my heart. I will worship you with all of my mind. I will worship you with all of my strength. You are … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20171020

Today is a beautiful day, because Peter boldly spoke, “Honor everyone. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the emperor.” (1 Peter 2:17 ESV) Revere your God. #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Prayer for Today

Father God, I lift up those who care for ailing family and aging parents. Shore them up with your righteous right hand. Transfer enough love to them that they overflow it to the ones in their care. Your love heals. Your love comforts. Your love deals with pain. Your love keeps us going back. Your … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20171019

Today is a beautiful day, because Paul explains, “Therefore, knowing the fear of the Lord, we persuade others.” (2 Corinthians 5:11 ESV) Revere your God and tell of his goodness. #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday