Today’s Encouragement is, “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 8:2 NLT Belong to Him – We are chosen, selected, adopted, embraced, deeply loved people of God. We belong to Him. Jesus purchased us from this world,Continue reading “Belong To Him”
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Love Overflows
Today’s Encouragement is, “And may the Lord make your love for one another and for all people grow and overflow, just as our love for you overflows.” 1 Thessalonians 3:12 NLT Love Overflows – Our human love, seen in parents for children, the newlyweds, and grandparents for their grandchildren, is beyond our understanding, in aContinue reading “Love Overflows”
Things Of Heaven
Today’s Encouragement is, “Since you have been raised to new life with Christ, set your sights on the realities of heaven, where Christ sits in the place of honor at God’s right hand. Think about the things of heaven, not the things of earth. For you died to this life, and your real life isContinue reading “Things Of Heaven”
I Am Godly
Today’s Encouragement is, “Incline your ear, O LORD, and answer me, for I am poor and needy. Preserve my life, for I am godly; save your servant, who trusts in you-you are my God.” Psalm 86:1-2 ESV I Am Godly – We all recoil against pride. It is an ugly, evil beast that destroys thoseContinue reading “I Am Godly”
Rule in your heart
Today’s Encouragement is, “And let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts. For as members of one body you are called to live in peace. And always be thankful.” Colossians 3:15 NLT Rule In Your Hearts – What is it that you are letting (keyword) rule in your heart? Do you haveContinue reading “Rule in your heart”
Forgetting The Past
Today’s Encouragement is, “No, dear brothers and sisters, I have not achieved it, but I focus on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead, I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us.” PhilippiansContinue reading “Forgetting The Past”
Transferred
Today’s Encouragement is, “For he has rescued us from the kingdom of darkness and transferred us into the Kingdom of his dear Son, who purchased our freedom and forgave our sins.” Colossians 1:13-14 NLT Transferred – What wonderful truth: We have already been rescued. We’ve been transferred from the darkness into the Kingdom of Jesus.Continue reading “Transferred”
Grow Strong
Today’s Encouragement is, “Let your roots grow down into him, and let your lives be built on him. Then your faith will grow strong in the truth you were taught, and you will overflow with thankfulness.” Colossians 2:7 NLT Grow Strong – The analogy of plants and trees and our Christian lives is frequently usedContinue reading “Grow Strong”
Your Mercy
Today’s Encouragement is, “O my God, lean down and listen to me. Open your eyes and see our despair. See how your city-the city that bears your name-lies in ruins. We make this plea, not because we deserve help, but because of your mercy.” Daniel 9:18 NLT Your Mercy – Daniel prayed to the Lord,Continue reading “Your Mercy”
Much Fruit
Today’s Encouragement is, “Yes, I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who remain in me, and I in them, will produce much fruit. For apart from me you can do nothing.” John 15:5 NLT Much Fruit – Does your life seem to be fruitless? Not peaches and pears, but meaningful relationships, which honorContinue reading “Much Fruit”