We’ve been looking at defining what love is in the last couple of updates. Philosophers and relationship pundits with academic credentials far greater than mine have grappled with that definition for centuries. However, I venture it is worth taking a personal stab at our own individual definition as to what we expect is the answer, … Read more
Father, thank You for my brothers and sisters in Christ, who encourage me, teach me, and admonish me. Let me be always open to their wisdom and leading that is directed by Your Holy Spirit. Thank You for those who sing Your praises along with me, blending and harmonizing in our love for You. Thank … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Paul calls us to “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.” (Colossians 3:16 NKJV) Grace Welcome to Joy in Verse! … Read more
Abba, Father, thank You for bolstering our faith through Your Word. Our faith in Christ leads to the eternal hope of the gospel. The acknowledgement of our eternal hope leads us to share what You have done and are doing in our lives, since the day we heard and knew Your grace in salvation. Our … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “We give thanks to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying always for you, since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and of your love for all the saints; because of the hope which is laid up for you in heaven, of which you … Read more
Father, I’m encouraged that You are not done with me, because I am far from where I want to be in my walk with Jesus. I desire to love Him in a deeper way. I seek to know Him more intimately. I pray to be more like Him, as You continue your work in me. … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. I thank my God upon every remembrance of you, always in every prayer of mine making request for you all with joy, for your fellowship in the gospel from the first day until now, being confident … Read more
Jehovah Nissi, You are the banner over us. Your loving mercies are new each morning. I praise You for Your grace that abounds. I pray that all my brothers and sisters in Christ see Your grace in the rhythm of their days. I pray that we sense You near. I pray for close relationships among … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because, “Grace be with all those who love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity. Amen.” (Ephesians 6:24 NKJV) Grace Welcome to Joy in Verse! Please take a minute to subscribe to this content by adding your email address to our list. Remember to look for the confirming email … Read more
Lord, may the words I use reflect my love for You and may they glorify You. Holy Spirit, filter my thoughts and words to point to Jesus, my Lord and Savior. Let the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart be pleasing to You. I ask humbly in Jesus’ name and authority, … Read more