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Everyone gets the same verse each day, chosen from a list of well-loved passages. With it comes a short reflection, a question to carry through the day and a prayer.

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Tuesday, 4 August 2026

Verse of the Day

A verse from an earlier day, with its reflection and prayer.

The joy of the Lord

“Then he said unto them, Go your way, eat the fat, and drink the sweet, and send portions unto them for whom nothing is prepared: for this day is holy unto our LORD: neither be ye sorry; for the joy of the LORD is your strength.”

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Today's insight

True celebration begins when you realize that "the joy of the LORD is your strength." Even when sorrow feels close, you are invited to pause, feast, and share goodness with those "for whom nothing is prepared." Walking with God transforms an ordinary gathering into a day that is "holy unto our LORD," sustained not by your own energy, but by His joy.

Reflect

Where can you choose God's joy over sorrow today, and whom can you bless by sharing what you have?

Prayer

Lord, thank You that Your joy is my true strength when my own heart feels weary. Help me to lay down my sorrow, rejoice in what is holy, and gladly share my blessings with someone in need today. Amen.

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