Prayer for Today

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Father, keep me within the circle of your will. Put your hedge of protection around me and let me feel the prick of a thorn from the hedge when I try to stray. I desire to continue in this newness of life You have put within me. I desire to serve You and to love … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20240410

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Today is a beautiful day, because “What shall we say then? Are we to continue in sin that grace may abound? By no means! How can we who died to sin still live in it? Do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? … Read more

Prayer for Today

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Lord, I come humbly before You to ask that you make yourself known to those who don’t have a relationship with You. Captivate the hearts of those who push You away or run from your presence. Turn them as You turn the rivers. Flood them with the water of life without price. I believe we … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20240409

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Today is a beautiful day, because Paul spoke of a ‘new teaching,’ “Now while Paul was waiting for them at Athens, his spirit was provoked within him as he saw that the city was full of idols. So he reasoned in the synagogue with the Jews and the devout persons, and in the marketplace every … Read more

Prayer for Today

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What does this mean, Lord? This day of an eclipse is hyped with all types of end-times messages. I figure that It doesn’t profit me to fret, knowing You are in control. When the time of the great and magnificent day of your coming arrives, it will bring all glory and honor to You. It’s … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20240408

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Today is a beautiful day, because Peter preached, “And all were amazed and perplexed, saying to one another, ‘What does this mean?’ But others mocking said, ‘They are filled with new wine.’ But Peter, standing with the eleven, lifted up his voice and addressed them: ‘Men of Judea and all who dwell in Jerusalem, let … Read more

Prayer for Today

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Father, help me love others. I pray in the name and authority of Jesus, according to your good and perfect will. Amen. “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another.” (John 13:34 ESV)

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20240405

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Today is a beautiful day, because “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another.” (John 13:34 ESV) New #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Prayer for Today

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Lord, how do I put spiritual peace and joy into words? How do I limit the unfathomable, the immeasurable? Paul used the terms ‘unspeakable and indescribable.’ Perhaps I have to leave it there, because my time with You is all of these and more. I bring reverent praise in the name and authority of your … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20240404

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Today is a beautiful day, because “‘For I tell you that from now on I will not drink of the fruit of the vine until the kingdom of God comes.’ And he took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to them, saying, ‘This is my body, which is … Read more