Prayer for Today

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Five letters between me and my past mean a changed and now purposeful life. I did nothing. You did it all. There is now no more condemnation for what I had done. There is no more shame; because of ‘atone.’ You paid your life’s blood, Lord, to atone on my behalf. You made me a … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20241007

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Today is a beautiful day, because God ranted against His people’s disobedience and idolatry, yet He promises a new covenant and atonement for those who follow His statutes, “I will establish my covenant with you, and you shall know that I am the Lord, that you may remember and be confounded, and never open your … Read more

Prayer for Today

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Father, Jeremiah praised You in prayer, saying there is nothing too hard for you. Ten verses later, You asked him if anything is too hard for You. I’ve been puzzling that. Why would You turn around his words into a question? Are You asking if he truly believed what he prayed? Do I actually believe … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20241004

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Today is a beautiful day, because God affirmed His power to Jeremiah, using the same terminology Jeremiah used in his prayer in verse 17: “Nothing is too hard for You.” God answered, “Behold, I am the Lord, the God of all flesh. Is anything too hard for me?” (Jeremiah 32: 17, 27 ESV) “I am … Read more

Prayer for Today

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Father, You called me by my name to come out of the darkness and into your marvelous light. You captivated me to leave the land of disbelief and disorder and move into the light of your peace and assurance as I turned to believe. I thank You in the name and authority of Jesus, according … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20241003

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Today is a beautiful day, because God calls us to come to a saving knowledge of Him, “I will give them a heart to know that I am the LORD, and they shall be my people and I will be their God, for they shall return to me with their whole heart.” (Jeremiah 24: 7 … Read more

Prayer for Today

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Father, I humbly ask that your Holy Spirit direct my life on a path that pleases you. May I do all things for your good pleasure. You go before me to set the example for steadfast love, justice and righteousness. Put it in my heart to strive for these, because these things bring you delight. … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20241002

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Today is a beautiful day, because, “Thus says the Lord: ‘Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, let not the mighty man boast in his might, let not the rich man boast in his riches, but let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows me, that I am the … Read more

Prayer for Today

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Father, we humbly call upon your name on behalf of those affected by Hurricane Helene and its aftermath. We ask for your provision of help and supplies to those who are devastated by the storm. Send your teams of responders. Rescue the stranded. Comfort those who have suffered the brunt of the wind and waves. … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20240930

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Today is a beautiful day, because God comforts His people, “He who is bowed down shall speedily be released; he shall not die and go down to the pit, neither shall his bread be lacking. I am the Lord your God, who stirs up the sea so that its waves roar— the Lord of hosts … Read more