Today’s Encouragement is, “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us.” Hebrews 12:1 NLTContinue reading “Cloud of Witnesses”
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When We Need It Most
Today’s Encouragement is, “So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most.” Hebrews 4:16 NLT When We Need It Most – Most often, the focus in this verse is “come boldly to theContinue reading “When We Need It Most”
Watches Over You
Today’s Encouragement is, “The LORD himself watches over you! The LORD stands beside you as your protective shade.” Psalm 121:5 NLT Watches Over You – “Watching over” appears five times (NLT) in this short Psalm. The Hebrew word is “shamar,” and it could also be translated as keep, protect, save, and preserve. We often hearContinue reading “Watches Over You”
If They Kept Quiet
Today’s Encouragement is, “He replied, ‘If they kept quiet, the stones along the road would burst into cheers!’” Luke 19:40 NLT If They Kept Quiet – As Jesus entered Jerusalem, the people shouted, sang, and praised Him. They could not contain their praise. He explained that if the people were silent, all of creation, evenContinue reading “If They Kept Quiet”
Give Us Today
Today’s Encouragement is, “Give us today the food we need.” Matthew 6:11 NLT Give Us Today – Jesus taught us to pray. These words are from the familiar “Lord’s Prayer.” And His words are life (John 6:68). Give us – God is the source of every good thing. He provides and cares for us withContinue reading “Give Us Today”
I Rise Early
Today’s Encouragement is, “I rise early, before the sun is up; I cry out for help and put my hope in your words. I stay awake through the night, thinking about your promise.” Psalm 119:147-148 NLT I Rise Early – There are certain things many believers do and don’t do. These actions and behaviors don’tContinue reading “I Rise Early”
Always Prays Earnestly
Today’s Encouragement is, “Epaphras, a member of your own fellowship and a servant of Christ Jesus, sends you his greetings. He always prays earnestly for you, asking God to make you strong and perfect, fully confident that you are following the whole will of God.” Colossians 4:12 NLT Always Prays Earnestly – We don’t knowContinue reading “Always Prays Earnestly”
I Remember You
Today’s Encouragement is, “Timothy, I thank God for you-the God I serve with a clear conscience, just as my ancestors did. Night and day I constantly remember you in my prayers. I long to see you again, for I remember your tears as we parted. And I will be filled with joy when we areContinue reading “I Remember You”
The Peace I Give
Today’s Encouragement is, “I am leaving you with a gift-peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid.” John 14:27 NLT The Peace I Give – God’s Peace is a gift; we can’t earn it or achieve it, and we can’tContinue reading “The Peace I Give”
Their Own Desires
Today’s Encouragement is, “So I let them follow their own stubborn desires, living according to their own ideas. Oh, that my people would listen to me! Oh, that Israel would follow me, walking in my paths!” Psalm 81:12-13 NLT Their Own Desires – God’s people, including the ancient nation of Israel, every believer since then,Continue reading “Their Own Desires”