Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20180917

Today is a beautiful day, because Isaiah wrote God’s message to Israel of the redeemer coming to those who turn away from transgression, “’And as for me, this is my covenant with them,’ says the Lord: ‘My Spirit that is upon you, and my words that I have put in your mouth, shall not depart … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20180916

Today is a beautiful day, because God spoke through Isaiah, “And the foreigners who join themselves to the Lord, to minister to him, to love the name of the Lord, and to be his servants, everyone who keeps the Sabbath and does not profane it, and holds fast my covenant—these I will bring to my … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20180915

Today is a beautiful day, because Isaiah wrote of God’s covenant love and compassion for his people, “Incline your ear, and come to me; hear that your soul may live; and I will make with you an everlasting covenant, for my steadfast, sure love for David.” (Isaiah 55:3 ESV) Covenant #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Prayer for Today

Oh, Father, grant us wisdom in the upcoming days. Lead us in the paths you choose. Place our steps only on that track and don’t let us turn either to the right or to the left. May we always stay within the circle of your will, living victoriously in the Spirit you placed within us … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20180914

Today is a beautiful day, because God promised an eternal covenant of peace, “‘For the mountains may depart and the hills be removed, but my steadfast love shall not depart from you, and my covenant of peace shall not be removed,’ says the LORD, who has compassion on you.” (Isaiah 54:10 ESV) Covenant #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Prayer for Today

Heavenly Father, your plan to restore the perfect beauty and order of the garden you originally intended amazes and encourages me. I pray your peace and restoration over those who don’t claim Jesus as Lord, yet. May you turn their hearts like the rivers. May your Holy Spirit prompt them and guide them to Jesus. … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20180913

Today is a beautiful day, because “Thus says God, the Lord, who created the heavens and stretched them out, who spread out the earth and what comes from it, who gives breath to the people on it and spirit to those who walk in it: ‘I am the Lord; I have called you in righteousness; … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20180912

Today is a beautiful day, because even though “The earth lies defiled under its inhabitants; for they have transgressed the laws, violated the statutes, broken the everlasting covenant,” God’s grace is greater than our sin; and “He will swallow up death forever; and the Lord God will wipe away tears from all faces, and the … Read more

Prayer for Today

Father, your word is ever and always a powerhouse of wisdom. Thank you for the book of Hosea. Thank you that you are the Lord, and that you are God Almighty. Thank you that your name is known. Thank you that you can be known. Thank you that you desire us to know you. Thank … Read more