Prayer for Today

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Lord God, I can’t play the harp and I know little about the lyre, but I can sing about your goodness. I pray your continued blessings over your beloved. May we never have to hang up our harps again. Grant us your joy, peace and assurance as we move through our days. Draw us close … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20230817

Today is a beautiful day, because “Righteousness and justice are the foundation of your throne; steadfast love and faithfulness go before you.” (Psalm 89:14 ESV) Steadfast #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Prayer for Today

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  Lord, I lift your name on high, for there is no Savior like You. I bring my children, grandchildren and generations following for your favor and blessing. Become reality in their lives as they go about the daily rhythms. Soften and guide their hearts to know You, love You, follow You and serve You. … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20230816

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Today is a beautiful day, because “I will sing of the steadfast love of the Lord, forever; with my mouth I will make known your faithfulness to all generations. For I said, ‘Steadfast love will be built up forever; in the heavens you will establish your faithfulness.’” (Psalm 89: 1b-2 ESV)   Steadfast   #joyinverse … Read more

Joy in Verse Prayer for Today

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What is a life without hope, Lord? It is only existence, trudging day-to-day, from one hour to the next. Eternal hope blossomed with my belief in You. Light pushed away darkness. Procrastination gave way to purpose. You restored the years the locusts had eaten. You set my feet on the path of righteousness for your … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20230815

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Today is a beautiful day, because “But you, O Lord, are a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness.” (Psalm 86: 15 ESV)   Steadfast   #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Prayer for Today

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Lord, I am a sinner, saved by your grace and forgiveness, bought by the blood of the risen Savior. I am of your household. I am held in your righteous right hand. You are my rock and my refuge. Where can I go but to you? Who knows me more fully? Who accepts me with … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20230814

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Today is a beautiful day, because “For great is your steadfast love toward me; you have delivered my soul from the depths of Sheol.” (Psalm 86: 13 ESV)   Steadfast   #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20230813

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Today is a beautiful day, because “For you, O Lord, are good and forgiving, abounding in steadfast love to all who call upon you.” (Psalm 86:5 ESV)   Steadfast   #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

A View from the Pews: Reprise #15 – What a Difference a Social Media Post Can Make

Life ticks off with its daily duties and nightly rituals, and I begin thinking it will always be the same. Then a rude awakening shakes me to my socks and nothing remains but memories of what was before. Has that happened in your life: the news of sudden death, or health issue? I certainly never … Read more