Prayer for Today

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Lord Jesus, thank You for calling me by name to come out of the darkness, up from the pit, and into your marvelous light. Thank You for allowing me to see what life is like walking among your benefits, crowned with your steadfast love and mercy. Thank You for invigorating my steps with youthful exuberance. … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20241119

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Today is a beautiful day, because “Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name! Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits, who forgives all your iniquity, who heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit, who crowns you with … Read more

Prayer for Today

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Lord Jesus, show me a sign of your favor. Lower my stress in trying times. Comfort my heart in upheaval. Open your gates and let me see your steadfast love and faithfulness. Push me to a higher faith. Forgive me where I fall short, and renew my quest to know You more. I pray in … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20241118

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Today is a beautiful day, because “But you, O Lord, are a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness. Turn to me and be gracious to me; give your strength to your servant, and save the son of your maidservant. Show me a sign of your favor, that … Read more

Prayer for Today

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When I’ve no place to run, I run to You, Lord. When there is no shelter, I turn to You for refuge. In the middle of the storm, You guide and protect me. When the sun shines and all is right in my world, You are the cause. There is no one like You who … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20241115

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Today is a beautiful day, because God’s mercy is our refuge, “To the choirmaster: according to Do Not Destroy. A Miktam of David, when he fled from Saul, in the cave. Be merciful to me, O God, be merciful to me, for in you my soul takes refuge; in the shadow of your wings I … Read more

Prayer for Today

Lord, open my eyes to my true state before You. Highlight the dark spots in my heart needing to come into alignment with your precepts. Teach me through your Word to see and come to You in repentance. Remind me to inventory my actions and words throughout the day and bring anything to You that … Read more

Prayer for Today

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Father, You brought me out of the mire many years ago and set my feet upon the rock of your Word. You made my steps secure and put a new song in my mouth. You have grown me into a Second Corinthian servant, sharing my testimony to help others. I give You all the glory, … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20241113

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Today is a beautiful day, because, “As for you, O LORD, you will not restrain your mercy from me; your steadfast love and your faithfulness will ever preserve me!” (Psalm 40:11 ESV) Mercy #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Prayer for Today

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Lord, I can’t count the number of times You turned my mourning into dancing and clothed me in gladness. There is no other like You. There is no other love like yours. There is no better place to be than within the circle of your will. I love to sing your praise in the midst … Read more