Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20241004

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Today is a beautiful day, because God affirmed His power to Jeremiah, using the same terminology Jeremiah used in his prayer in verse 17: “Nothing is too hard for You.” God answered, “Behold, I am the Lord, the God of all flesh. Is anything too hard for me?” (Jeremiah 32: 17, 27 ESV) “I am … Read more

Prayer for Today

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Father, You called me by my name to come out of the darkness and into your marvelous light. You captivated me to leave the land of disbelief and disorder and move into the light of your peace and assurance as I turned to believe. I thank You in the name and authority of Jesus, according … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20241003

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Today is a beautiful day, because God calls us to come to a saving knowledge of Him, “I will give them a heart to know that I am the LORD, and they shall be my people and I will be their God, for they shall return to me with their whole heart.” (Jeremiah 24: 7 … Read more

Prayer for Today

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Father, I humbly ask that your Holy Spirit direct my life on a path that pleases you. May I do all things for your good pleasure. You go before me to set the example for steadfast love, justice and righteousness. Put it in my heart to strive for these, because these things bring you delight. … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20241002

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Today is a beautiful day, because, “Thus says the Lord: ‘Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, let not the mighty man boast in his might, let not the rich man boast in his riches, but let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows me, that I am the … Read more

Prayer for Today

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Father, we humbly call upon your name on behalf of those affected by Hurricane Helene and its aftermath. We ask for your provision of help and supplies to those who are devastated by the storm. Send your teams of responders. Rescue the stranded. Comfort those who have suffered the brunt of the wind and waves. … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20240930

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Today is a beautiful day, because God comforts His people, “He who is bowed down shall speedily be released; he shall not die and go down to the pit, neither shall his bread be lacking. I am the Lord your God, who stirs up the sea so that its waves roar— the Lord of hosts … Read more

Prayer for Today

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Father, You set down the path on which I should go. You tell me not to turn to the right nor to the left, but to follow your lead. You desire me to walk in righteousness, and You redeem me when I repent for turning aside. Thank You for providing the map for me. Sometimes, … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20240927

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Today is a beautiful day, because God shows obedience has benefits and disobedience has consequences, “Thus says the Lord, your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: ‘I am the Lord your God, who teaches you to profit, who leads you in the way you should go. Oh that you had paid attention to my commandments! … Read more

Prayer for Today

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Father, You are who You say You are. You uphold your Word and hold to your covenants. There is none like You in whom I can securely place my faith. I thank You in the name and authority of Jesus, according to your good and perfect will. Amen. “For thus says the LORD, who created … Read more