Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20170920

Today is a beautiful day, because “The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, that one may turn away from the snares of death.” (Proverbs 14:27 ESV) Revere your God. #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20170919

Today is a beautiful day, because “The fear of the LORD prolongs life, but the years of the wicked will be short.” (Proverbs 10:27 ESV) Revere your God. #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Prayer for Today

God of all, thank you for the rhythm of my day. It’s in the rumble of the thunder that woke me from sleep. It’s in my steps to the window to see the lightning flash. I feel it in my heartbeat that wakes to see another day. I hear it in the raindrops outside on … Read more

Prayer for Today

Holy Spirit, walk with me through Scripture today. Remove the mundane. Highlight the exceptional aspects of this Word that is living and breathing. There is no status quo with what it says. Each time I think I get it, you show me something new. Father, reach those willing to accept status quo and give them … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20170918

Today is a beautiful day, because “Whoever walks in uprightness fears the LORD, but he who is devious in his ways despises him.” (Proverbs 14:2 ESV) Revere your God and walk in uprightness. #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20170917

Today is a beautiful day, because “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight.” (Proverbs 9:10 ESV) Revere your God. #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Prayer for Today

Heavenly Father, Abba, Daddy, help me with my unbelief. Forgive my moments of discouragement in ministry. They are fleeting, but you are faithful to delete them from my thoughts. The doubt flees each time I see a blessing pops out of something you asked me to do. This work on your behalf gets dry once … Read more

Prayer for Today

Heavy stuff is going down, Lord. People express opinions I ponder, but can’t relate to deeply, simply because I don’t have personal experience. Here is what I do know, Father. I trust in your word and in your perfect justice. I know I am to walk in a manner worthy of your calling. I want … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20170916

Today is a beautiful day, because wisdom dwells with prudence and discretion. “The fear of the LORD is hatred of evil. Pride and arrogance and the way of evil and perverted speech I hate.” (Proverbs 8: 12-13 ESV) Revere your God. #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Prayer for Today

Gracious and loving Father, today I lift up our marriages. The imagery of marriage is all through Scripture. Jesus performed the first recorded miracle at a wedding. You are setting up the marriage supper celebration between Jesus and his bride, the church. Marriage is important to you. May we see it as you do, Father. … Read more