Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20220918

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Today is a beautiful day, because Paul wrote of his ministry, “What then is my reward? That in my preaching I may present the gospel free of charge, so as not to make full use of my right in the gospel. For though I am free from all, I have made myself a servant to … Read more

Prayer for Today

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Jesus the Christ, King of kings and Lord of lords, You are Messiah. You are our Redeemer. You are in all and above all. There is no partial belief. We repent with our whole heart. We confess all our transgressions. We live totally for you or not at all. You gave your all for all … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20220915

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Today is a beautiful day, because Paul asks, “Am I not free? Am I not an apostle? Have I not seen Jesus our Lord? Are not you my workmanship in the Lord?” (1 Corinthians 9:1 ESV) Free #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Another Court Date

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Court convened, again, in the victim’s lawsuit against the senior pastor and the church. It will soon be a year since the case was filed on September 21, 2021. Continuance after continuance brings all interested parties to this juncture where the clerk inks yet another date of November 21, 2022, for the case management conference. … Read more

Prayer for Today

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Lord God, help our unbelief. Remind us that you are who your Word says you are. You will hold to your covenants. You keep your promises, both general and specific. Steer us away from doubt in any circumstance. Don’t let our hearts grow faint, but bolster us with your mighty working power. You are the … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20220914

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Today is a beautiful day, because “For he who was called in the Lord as a bondservant is a freedman of the Lord. Likewise he who was free when called is a bondservant of Christ. You were bought with a price; do not become bondservants of men. So, brothers, in whatever condition each was called, … Read more

Prayer for Today

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Almighty God, open our eyes to see that the battle is not ours. We see it raging, but remind us that you have already won. Bolster our faith. Forgive us when we doubt. Assure us with your peace. Forgive our unbelief. You are God and there is no other. Jesus wears the victor’s crown to … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20220913

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Today is a beautiful day, because “For the creation waits with eager longing for the revealing of the sons of God. For the creation was subjected to futility, not willingly, but because of him who subjected it, in hope that the creation itself will be set free from its bondage to corruption and obtain the … Read more

Prayer for Today

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By your Holy Word, Lord, I have the assurance that one day I will either hear the trumpet call and see you coming with the saints in glory or I will be among the saints who come with you. However it occurs, I am blessed by the joy of your salvation forever. You are worthy … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20220912

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Today is a beautiful day, because “There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. For the law of the Spirit of life has set you free in Christ Jesus from the law of sin and death.” (Romans 8: 1-2 ESV) Free #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday