Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20241112

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Today is a beautiful day, because “Hear, O Lord, and be merciful to me! O, Lord, be my helper! You have turned for me my mourning into dancing; you have loosed my sackcloth and clothed me with gladness, that my glory may sing your praise and not be silent. O Lord my God, I will … Read more

Prayer for Today

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Father, I love and trust You, for I have seen your mercy in the land of the living. I have felt the touch of your compassion and rested in your peace. There is no god like You who spewed the stars to decorate the night sky, set the planets spinning, and who seeks a personal … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20241111

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Today is a beautiful day, because David asked God for mercy, and God showed mercy, “Blessed be the Lord! For he has heard the voice of my pleas for mercy. The Lord is my strength and my shield; in him my heart trusts, and I am helped; my heart exults, and with my song I … Read more

Prayer for Today

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Lord, let me learn more of You that I can follow your ways. Lead me in your path that I may not stumble. Remind me of your steadfast love and mercy as I live in the joy of your salvation. You continually work for the greater good and for your glory. Be glorified in the … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20241108

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Today is a beautiful day, because David wrote, “Make me to know your ways, O Lord; teach me your paths. Lead me in your truth and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation; for you I wait all the day long. Remember your mercy, O Lord, and your steadfast love, for they … Read more

Prayer for Today

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Almighty God, Everlasting Father, You are my Protector and my Provider. You are Good. You are the God of Compassion. Your attributes never change. Your promises are sure. Your eternal hope is everlasting. You bless me with a call to follow your precepts during my days this side of heaven. You prepare a place for … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20241107

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Today is a beautiful day, because “You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever.” (Psalm 23: 5-6 ESV) … Read more

Prayer for Today

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Father, You have blessed us in your great grace and mercy once again. We come to your courts to give You the glory, honor and praise in the name and authority of Jesus, according to your good and perfect will. Amen. “With the merciful you show yourself merciful; with the blameless man you show yourself … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20241106

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Today is a beautiful day, because David quoted Leviticus in part of his psalm, “With the merciful you show yourself merciful; with the blameless man you show yourself blameless; with the purified you show yourself pure; and with the crooked you make yourself seem tortuous. For you save a humble people, but the haughty eyes … Read more

Prayer for Today

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Father, You hear my plea, and You will answer. I come to seek your mercy over our nation. I come to pray for repentance of the people and a turning toward You. I come to pray for those who have walked away from your love. Bring them back. I ask that your Holy Spirit overcome … Read more