Today’s Encouragement is, “And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them. “ Romans 8:28 NLT For The Good – Another Transforming Truth: For believers, God makes everything work together for our good! This is true forContinue reading “For The Good”
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Transform
Today’s Encouragement is, “Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.” Romans 12:2 NLT Transform – Another Truth That Transforms: God willContinue reading “Transform”
Belong To Christ
Today’s Encouragement is, “So now there is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus. And because you belong to him, the power of the life-giving Spirit has freed you from the power of sin that leads to death.” Romans 8:1-2 NLT Belong to Christ – More truths that transform us. We Belong toContinue reading “Belong To Christ”
Plans for you
Today’s Encouragement is, “‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ says the LORD. ‘They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.’” Jeremiah 29:11 NLT Plans For You – There are a few essential truths every believer needs to know and hold onto. There isContinue reading “Plans for you”
Come Back
Today’s Encouragement is, “So we are Christ’s ambassadors; God is making his appeal through us. We speak for Christ when we plead, ‘Come back to God!’” 2 Corinthians 5:20 NLT Come back – This is an invitation for everyone to come back to God. We who have believed before can return to Him anytime andContinue reading “Come Back”
Wait Quietly
Today’s Encouragement is, “I wait quietly before God, for my victory comes from him. He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress where I will never be shaken.” Psalm 62:1-2 NLT Quietly – We don’t, do we? “Wait quietly.” We want it all now. We expect God to answer our prayers immediately, asContinue reading “Wait Quietly”
Don’t Look At
Today’s Encouragement is, “So we don’t look at the troubles we can see now; rather, we fix our gaze on things that cannot be seen. For the things we see now will soon be gone, but the things we cannot see will last forever.” 2 Corinthians 4:18 NLT Don’t Look At – We don’t lookContinue reading “Don’t Look At”
Shine In Our Hearts
Today’s Encouragement is, “For God, who said, ‘Let there be light in the darkness,’ has made this light shine in our hearts so we could know the glory of God that is seen in the face of Jesus Christ.” 2 Corinthians 4:6 NLT. Shine In Our Hearts – Notice this isn’t promised for some reallyContinue reading “Shine In Our Hearts”
As For Me
Today’s Encouragement is, “But as for me, I will always proclaim what God has done; I will sing praises to the God of Jacob.” Psalm 75:9 NLT As For Me – The songwriter has just described the ways of rebellious people who reject God and raise their fists (v4) in defiance of Him, and thenContinue reading “As For Me”
Aroma Of Christ
Today’s Encouragement is, “For we are the aroma of Christ to God among those who are being saved and among those who are perishing.” 2 Corinthians 2:15 ESV Aroma Of Christ – Here is another perspective of our earthly lives, similar to, “Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us.” 2Continue reading “Aroma Of Christ”