Today is a beautiful day, because Paul encouraged the church for their patience and faith even in persecution, “Therefore we also pray always for you that our God would count you worthy of this calling, and fulfill all the good pleasure of His goodness and the work of faith with power, that the name of … Read more
Almighty God, who is like You? No one can squelch Your gospel. Persecution extends Your territory and strengthens the resolve of believers. Give us holy boldness to continue speaking the forgiveness, salvation, redemption and rebirth of the good news that Jesus died to atone for all sin, then rose to defeat death and the grave. … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Paul continued speaking the gospel even when in prison, “This salutation by my own hand—Paul. Remember my chains. Grace be with you. Amen.” (Colossians 4:18 NKJV) Grace Welcome to Joy in Verse! Please take a minute to subscribe to this content by adding your email address to … Read more
Holy Spirit, remind me to think carefully before I speak. Let the words that I say reflect Jesus in their content and in the way I deliver them to the one who hears. I pray in the name and authority of Jesus, according to the good and perfect will of the Father. Amen. “Let your … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer each one.” (Colossians 4:6 NKJV) You are blessed this day and everyday. Grace Welcome to Joy in Verse! Please take a minute to subscribe to this content by … Read more
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