Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20170619

Today is a beautiful day, because “Fear not, for you will not be ashamed; be not confounded, for you will not be disgraced; for you will forget the shame of your youth—” (Isaiah 54:4 ESV) Do not fear. #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Prayer for Today

Heavenly Father, you are the God of grace and forgiveness. There is now no condemnation for those in Christ, because Jesus did what the law, weakened by the flesh, could not do. He took away the reproach of our sin, like you rolled away the reproach of Egypt from your people at Gilgal. We live … Read more

Prayer for Today

Gracious God, Abba, Daddy, you are the Father above all. You are father to the fatherless and to those with fathers in their lives. You are the example for all fathers. Thank you, Lord. I pray for fathers on this Father’s Day. May they be celebrated among their families today. I pray for those whose … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20170618

Today is a beautiful day, because “Listen to me, you who know righteousness, the people in whose heart is my law, fear not the reproach of man, nor be dismayed at their revilings.” (Isaiah 51:7 ESV) Do not fear. #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20170617

Today is a beautiful day, because Isaiah wrote God’s message to us, “Fear not, nor be afraid, have I not told you from of old and declared it?” (Isaiah 44:8 ESV) Do not fear. #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Prayer for Today

Gracious God, your Word is Truth. Let it nourish our souls as the food you provide nourishes our bodies. It is a precious possession. You continue to protect it as you have for over two thousand years. Your message prevails, it goes out and does not return void. I lift up those who own a … Read more

Prayer for Today

Jesus, we are desperate for you. We seek you on our knees. We seek you in our prayers. We seek you in fasting, and in coming together in worship. Lord, show yourself. Reveal your truth to us. Let the community leaders see visions and dream dreams of you. Show us your glory. Please, forgive our … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20170615

Today is a beautiful day, because God gathers His children. “Fear not, for I am with you; I will bring your offspring from the east, and from the west I will gather you.” (Isaiah 43:5 ESV) Do not fear. #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Prayer for Today

Lord, there is no ‘good-bye’ with you. There is only forever ‘hello.’ My relationship with you is the only thing I take from this earth into heaven. It is the most valuable thing I possess. It is the most lasting thing I possess. It is the most fulfilling, the most positive and the most hopeful. … Read more

Prayer for Today

Father God, you are the one who set the planets in motion. You order their orbits and hold them together. You sent your Son to redeem your people, and you send the Holy Spirit to be our comforter and helper. We carry Him wherever we go. Let your Spirit shine from our eyes. Let Him … Read more