Prayer for Today

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Father God, everything the world provides can be taken away with the waive of a pen, but your provision is certain. It might not be in tangibles. It might not be as I would wish. But, you, O God, are sovereign in all and I desire to depend only upon your grace and goodness. I … Read more

Prayer for Today

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Father God, thank you for your Holy Spirit who guards and guides me in my walk toward being like Jesus. May my steps always remain within the circle of your will. Put your hedge of protection and boundary around me. Allow me to feel the poke of conviction when I step beyond it. Thank you … Read more

Prayer for Today

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Heavenly Father, your Word is clear. You specifically state what your will is for us through Paul’s writing. I desire sanctification in Christ who fills all my emptiness. Holy Spirit, guide my steps to honor holiness as I move through this day. Surround me with your hedge of protection, and do not let temptation come … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20220206

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Today is a beautiful day, because we have eternal hope, “And we desire each one of you to show the same earnestness to have the full assurance of hope until the end, so that you may not be sluggish, but imitators of those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.” (Hebrews 6:11-12 ESV) Faith … Read more

Prayer for Today

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Father God, you are my fortress and my salvation. May I serve you in my thoughts, words and actions to build a legacy all for your good pleasure. Direct my paths in the name and authority of Jesus, according to your good and perfect will. Amen.   “Finally, then, brothers, we ask and urge you … Read more

Prayer for Today

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Father God, direct your precepts and teachings to me. Increase my circle of influence for your glory. Allow me to be a conduit of your love. Establish my heart in holiness and keep my path straight through the work of your Holy Spirit. You are God Most High; and I am humbled that you yourself … Read more

Prayer for Today

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Jehovah Nissi, you are the banner over me. Thank you for your Spirit-breathed Scriptures. Thank you for the Holy Spirit in me who helps me understand and guides me. Thank you for the writing of Paul who supplies what is lacking in my faith. Keep my heart and mind fixed on your goodness in my … Read more

Prayer for Today

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Lord, I love my brothers and sisters in Christ. Thank you for bringing them into my life. Thank you for the unity in our body. Thank you for their powerful faith. Thank you for the assurance I have that they are close by and ready to help at the hint of my need. May we … Read more

Prayer for Today

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Father God, you are the God of all comfort. You are the sovereign God Most High. There is no God like you who goes out for the salvation of His beloved. You may remove me from the trials and afflictions, but you may also use them to establish my faith that you stand in the … Read more

Prayer for Today

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Lord Jesus, you are Messiah. You are Emmanuel, God with us. Your gospel cannot be hindered by the evil one. Continue reminding me that above all I must pray for the salvation of those who do not know you as their Lord and Savior. May I be found worthy of your calling and faithfully working … Read more