Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20180810

Today is a beautiful day, because God made a way to save Jehoash and continue the line of King David through him, “And Jehoiada (the priest) made a covenant between the LORD and the king and the people, that they should be the LORD’s people, and also between the king and the people.” (2 Kings … Read more

Prayer for Today

Yahweh Rohi, you are the Great Shepherd. You are the God of all comfort. I pray for those who mourn. I bring them to your mercy seat for your favor and blessing. You are a strong tower, and your power and might go with us, even when we face tragedy and death. You are there. … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20180809

Today is a beautiful day, because God spoke to Elijah in a whisper an encouraged him when depression and self pity tried to tear Elijah down, “And behold, there came a voice to him and said, ‘What are you doing here, Elijah?’ He said, ‘I have been very jealous for the Lord, the God of … Read more

Prayer for Today

Come in, King of Glory, come in Holy One. Lift the ancient gates and flood your earth with revival. Even so, come King Jesus. Let the righteous climb your holy hill, those with clean hands and pure hearts. Enter those who do not lift their soul to what is false and don’t use deceit. Call … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20180808

Today is a beautiful day, because even though Solomon and Israel broke God’s covenant and turned to idolatry that forced God to act against them, God kept his promise to David and Rehoboam became king over Judah when Israel split into two kingdoms. “There was none that followed the house of David but the tribe … Read more

Prayer for Today

Heavenly Father, you are the God of relationship across the miles. We don’t see you, yet believe. You are with us in spirit through your Holy Spirit. I pray for those with distant relationships, children off to college, grown children off to make their way in the world, family members moving to start new jobs … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20180807

Today is a beautiful day, because Solomon prayed at the dedication of the temple, saying, “O Lord, God of Israel, there is no God like you, in heaven above or on earth beneath, keeping covenant and showing steadfast love to your servants who walk before you with all their heart,” (1 Kings 8:23 ESV) Covenant … Read more

Prayer for Today

Father, provide care for your servants. Take them aside to abide in your love and peace. Renew their spirits and heal their bodies from the wear and tear of service to your kingdom. Bring others to them skilled in restoring brokenness and relaxing tensions. Build up your workers. Equip them afresh. Heal them with your … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20180806

Today is a beautiful day, because the Bible give details of what was in the ark of the Covenant of the LORD, “There was nothing in the ark except the tablets of stone that Moses put there at Horeb, where the LORD made a covenant with the people of Israel, when they came out of … Read more

Prayer for Today

Father, you promise that if we seek you we will find you. Let us strive to draw closer and closer to you through your word and the encouragement of the Holy Spirit. Let us abide in Christ and he in us. May we steadfastly desire to know you more. The more we learn of you, … Read more