Today’s Encouragement is “May the LORD, the God of Israel, under whose wings you have come to take refuge, reward you fully for what you have done.” Ruth 2:12 NLT Take Refuge- The story of Ruth is so very beautiful. Read it and be blessed! In this passage, Boaz, the owner of the barley field where sheContinue reading “Take Refuge”
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The Lord Was With David
Today’s Encouragement is, “When Saul realized that the LORD was with David and how much his daughter Michal loved him, Saul became even more afraid of him, and he remained David’s enemy for the rest of his life.” 1 Samuel 18:28-29 NLT The Lord Was With David – We all know about David and Goliath.Continue reading “The Lord Was With David”
Forever Made Perfect
Today’s Encouragement is, “For by that one offering he [Jesus] forever made perfect those who are being made holy.” Hebrews 10:14 NLT Forever Made Perfect – We may not feel, see, or dare to believe it… But our Bible says it! We are… Forever… made (already, now) Perfect… by the one offering (Jesus’ sacrifice) And…Continue reading “Forever Made Perfect”
His Favor
Today’s Encouragement is, “May the LORD show you his favor and give you his peace.” Numbers 6:26 NLT His Favor – We can easily imagine God showing His favor to ‘really good people’ like Mother Teresa and Billy Graham. But to me? Yes! To you and me! Remember that there is nothing you or IContinue reading “His Favor”
Smile On You
Today’s Encouragement is, “May the LORD smile on you and be gracious to you.” Numbers 6:25 NLT Smile On You – The Amplified translation reads, “Make His face shine on you [with favor].” Can you envision that? God turning His head to look directly at you, smiling, with favor and perfect love in His eyes! DoContinue reading “Smile On You”
Protect You
Today’s Encouragement is, “May the LORD bless you and protect you. Numbers 6:24 NLT Protect You – God’s protection is the aspect of His nature most often portrayed throughout the Bible. Repeatedly, we read that He protected and saved His people from their enemies, animals, illnesses, evil forces, and even from themselves! Themselves? “Oh, what a miserableContinue reading “Protect You”
The Lord Bless You
Today’s Encouragement is, “May the LORD bless you and protect you. May the LORD smile on you and be gracious to you. May the LORD show you his favor and give you his peace.” Numbers 6:24-26 NLT The Lord Bless You – We sometimes hear this prayer of blessing in church. God intended that His priests,Continue reading “The Lord Bless You”
Pray For Anything
Today’s Encouragement is, “You can pray for anything, and if you have faith, you will receive it.” Matthew 21:22 Pray For Anything – I confess, I often act as if I don’t believe this! And, I admit, that is a lack of faith; more accurately, it is faithlessness, or even unfaithfulness. In my defense, I wantContinue reading “Pray For Anything”
Name Above All Other Names
Today’s Encouragement is, “Therefore, God elevated him to the place of highest honor and gave him the name above all other names, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth.” Philippians 2:9-10 NLT Name above all other Names – As believers, we have beenContinue reading “Name Above All Other Names”
Kind To Others
Today’s Encouragement is, “Is it against the law for me to do what I want with my money? Should you be jealous because I am kind to others? So those who are last now will be first then, and those who are first will be last.” Matthew 20:15-16 NLT Kind To Others – We oftenContinue reading “Kind To Others”