Holy Spirit, I ask that You keep me grounded in Scripture. Please, don’t let me wander into my own interpretations. Teach me as I read and study what is the true gospel. Take away any intent to please readers. May I always write with the specific purpose of pleasing my Father in heaven. May my … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Paul describes the weight of carrying the gospel, “I marvel that you are turning away so soon from Him who called you in the grace of Christ, to a different gospel, which is not another; but there are some who trouble you and want to pervert the gospel of Christ. … Read more
Father, Jesus, Holy Spirit, I bring a Christmas request to Your mercy seat. May all Your beloved follow Paul’s benediction to the Corinthians. May we know that we are made complete in Christ. Let us know the warmth of Your comfort. May Your love and peace fill us and emanate from within us to those … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “Finally, brethren, farewell. Become complete. Be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you. Greet one another with a holy kiss. All the saints greet you. The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because if God’s grace was sufficient for Paul’s trials, it is also sufficient for us, “And He said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may … Read more
Father, You are the One who supplies. You are the One who gives the increase. I come, now, to ask that You multiply the seeds I sow with my meager offering. Use it for the greater good and for Your glory. I ask in the name and authority of Jesus, according to Your good and … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because God rewards a cheerful giver, “So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to make all grace abound toward you, that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may have … Read more
Lord Jesus, thank You for removing me from the tug of vanity versus humility. You made Yourself of no reputation to take the form of man. You obeyed, humbled Yourself to the point of death on the cross all for my sake. Thank You for defining my personal worth by the price You paid to … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor, that you through His poverty might become rich.” (2 Corinthians 8:9 NKJV) Grace Welcome to Joy in Verse! Please take a minute to subscribe to this … Read more
Gracious and Loving Father, ’tis the season of glitter, lights, and shopping for special gifts. May I prioritize Your grace in the gift of salvation through Jesus. May I celebrate Him above all this season. Thank You for reminding me through Your Word that generous giving is a gift of grace. Give me a joyful … Read more