Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20230110

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Today is a beautiful day, because Jesus, who overcame death, is the Son of God, “He trusts in God; let God deliver him now, if he desires him. For he said, ‘I am the Son of God.’” (Matthew 27:43 ESV) Deliver #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Prayer for Today

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The best part of my day is starting it with you, Lord. I shake off the grogginess of the night and wake to see what your Word has for me. May I never lose the desire to open the Scriptures to learn more of you. Keep me attentive to what they say, and don’t let … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20230109

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Today is a beautiful day, because “See, we are going up to Jerusalem. And the Son of Man will be delivered over to the chief priests and scribes, and they will condemn him to death and deliver him over to the Gentiles to be mocked and flogged and crucified, and he will be raised on … Read more

Prayer for Today

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Lord Jesus, there is yet so much to be done. My task list for the kingdom gets longer instead of shorter. At the same time, I tend to sit longer and walk slower with age. You hear my prayers. Motivate me further. Strengthen my hands and quicken my step. Rekindle the fire that started this … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20230108

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Today is a beautiful day, because Jesus sent out the Apostles with warning and encouragement, “When they deliver you over, do not be anxious how you are to speak or what you are to say, for what you are to say will be given to you in that hour. For it is not you who … Read more

Prayer for Today

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Father God, let me continue the work you set before me. Don’t allow me to turn to the right nor to the left. Thwart all the distractions that interrupt my work for the kingdom. Let me put no stock in those who try to dissuade me. Honor the work of my hands and the meditations … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20230107

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Today is a beautiful day, because Jesus taught us to pray, “And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.” (Matthew 6:13 ESV) Deliver #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Prayer for Today

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Father God, I pray for all leaders to be servant leaders according to the example of Nehemiah, who feared and honored you and his people. Give them the Spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of the Lord. I pray in His name above all names, by His authority greater than any other, and … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20230106

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Today is a beautiful day, because God warns of His pending wrath against pride, “The Lord GOD has sworn by himself, declares the LORD, the God of hosts: ‘I abhor the pride of Jacob and hate his strongholds, and I will deliver up the city and all that is in it.’” (Amos 6:8 ESV) Deliver … Read more

Prayer for Today

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Who is a God like you who goes out for the benefit of His beloved? There is none like you, Father. You are Yahweh, the Great I Am. Holy Spirit, help me remember the great and awesome Lord in my times of doubt. Help me focus on His greatness and depend upon His goodness. Show … Read more