Prayer for Today

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David prayed in the assembly, Father God. I join in his exaltation of your majesty glory and honor. I praise you for your victory. I give you the accolades due you, for you are loving, providing, keeping and strengthening me. And I thank you now, my God, in the name and authority of Jesus, according … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20221017

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Today is a beautiful day, because Isaiah encouraged ailing King Hezekiah with God’s words, “Behold, I will heal you. On the third day you shall go up to the house of the Lord, and I will add fifteen years to your life. I will deliver you and this city out of the hand of the … Read more

Prayer for Today

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Father God, I humbly ask that you make enough time in this day to get done all that needs doing for your name’s sake. I ask in the name and authority of Jesus, according to your good and perfect will. Amen.   “Be strong and courageous and do it. Do not be afraid and do … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20221013

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Today is a beautiful day, because “You shall not fear other gods, and you shall not forget the covenant that I have made with you. You shall not fear other gods, but you shall fear the Lord your God, and he will deliver you out of the hand of all your enemies.” (2 Kings 17: … Read more

Prayer for Today

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Holy Spirit, search me and try me to root out anything that comes between me and my God. Replace doubt with assurance, fear with your peace, and reluctance with excitement to serve. Guide me in the task you have set out for me today. Bolster my resolve to move forward at your leading. Be glorified … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20221012

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Today is a beautiful day, because “The Lord rewards every man for his righteousness and his faithfulness, for the Lord gave you into my hand today, and I would not put out my hand against the Lord’s anointed. Behold, as your life was precious this day in my sight, so may my life be precious … Read more

Prayer for Today

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Lord God, establish me within my circle of influence. I ask your hand upon my life to guide my thoughts, words and works. Establish me in your Word. Teach me your ways that brighten my days and lead me to your glory in the name and authority of Jesus, according to your good and perfect … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20221011

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Today is a beautiful day, because David chose not to strike Saul down in the cave, “May the LORD therefore be judge and give sentence between me and you, and see to it and plead my cause and deliver me from your hand.” (1 Samuel 24:15 ESV) Deliver #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Project Update

A View from the Pews

The project on behalf of victims continues. I began sending copies of A View from the Pews — The Inside Story of a Broken Church to Bible colleges. I pray God’s will over them as I prepare them for mailing. I pray those involved in curriculum and resources recognize the value of this story as … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20221005

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Today is a beautiful day, because “And David said, ‘The LORD who delivered me from the paw of the lion and from the paw of the bear will deliver me from the hand of this Philistine.’ And Saul said to David, ‘Go, and the LORD be with you!’” (1 Samuel 17:37 ESV) Deliver #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday