Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20190816

Today is a beautiful day, because Paul gives good advice to the rich, “They are to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous and ready to share, thus storing up treasure for themselves as a good foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is truly … Read more

Prayer for Today

Heavenly Father, your promises give us hope, sustained and courageous hope, that you are constantly working for our greater good and for your glory. You will complete through us the tasks you lay before us; and you will complete in us the perfecting of our souls. I praise you for your steadfast love and promises … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20190815

Today is a beautiful day, because Paul mentored Timothy, “I charge you in the presence of God, who gives life to all things, and of Christ Jesus, who in his testimony before Pontius Pilate made the good confession, to keep the commandment unstained and free from reproach until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ…” … Read more

Prayer for Today

Abba Father, our faith in the one true hope you provide gives us endurance to face whatever comes in the rhythm of our days. I thank you for hope in the precious name and powerful authority of Jesus, according to your good and perfect will. Amen. “Let your steadfast love, O LORD, be upon us, … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20190814

Today is a beautiful day, because Paul urges us to “Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called and about which you made the good confession in the presence of many witnesses.” (1 Timothy 6:12 ESV) Life #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Prayer for Today

Holy God, you are the God of words that make up the message of the gospel. Thank you for putting words into the souls of the men who wrote the Bible. Thank you for the writers of today, sharing their thoughts in a legacy that points to Jesus. I thank you for their diligence and … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20190813

Today is a beautiful day, because there is a better way, “Rather train yourself for godliness; for while bodily training is of some value, godliness is of value in every way, as it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come.” (1 Timothy 4:7-8 ESV) Life #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Prayer for Today

Father God, may we take Paul’s exhortation to Timothy to heart and always handle your Word of truth with the deepens reverence and respect. I ask your grace and mercy over us in the precious name and powerful authority of Jesus, according to your good and perfect will. Amen. “Do your best to present yourself … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20190812

Today is a beautiful day, because there is an answer, “First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way. This is good, and … Read more

Prayer for Today

Gracious God, instill in us a desire to know you more and a thirst for your Holy Word. I ask in the name and authority of Jesus, according to your good and perfect will. Amen. “Jesus said to them, ‘I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes … Read more