Today’s Encouragement is, “You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you.” Isaiah 26:3 NLT Perfect Peace – Sounds wonderful, doesn’t it? Restful, hopeful, carefree, worry-free! Imagine this contentment for just a moment, as long as you can, now imagine remaining in that state of PerfectContinue reading “Perfect Peace”
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Never Stop Praying
Today’s Encouragement is, “Never stop praying.” 1 Thessalonians 5:17 NLT Never Stop Praying – Obviously, we cannot be on our knees, with eyes closed, bowed heads, and folded hands, repeating the Lord’s Prayer in a church building 24/7/365! So what could this mean? Here are some possibilities: You wake up late – pray for helpContinue reading “Never Stop Praying”
Pray About Everything
Today’s Encouragement is, “Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7 NLT Pray AboutContinue reading “Pray About Everything”
And Followed
Today’s Encouragement is, “For he was awestruck by the number of fish they had caught, as were the others with him. His partners, James and John, the sons of Zebedee, were also amazed. Jesus replied to Simon, ‘Don’t be afraid! From now on you’ll be fishing for people!’ And as soon as they landed, theyContinue reading “And Followed”
Are Being Made
Today’s Encouragement is, “For by that one offering he forever made perfect those who are being made holy.” Hebrews 10:14 NLT Are Being Made – As we read God’s Word, we can choose to trust it, discount it, or even disbelieve it. But understanding is beyond us, and acceptance, by faith alone, is all thatContinue reading “Are Being Made”
Made Holy
Today’s Encouragement is, “For God’s will was for us to be made holy by the sacrifice of the body of Jesus Christ, once for all time.” Hebrews 10:10 NLT Made Holy – Notice the timing? “God’s will was.” The past tense is used because it is already accomplished. By the sacrifice of Jesus, as GodContinue reading “Made Holy”
Be Thankful
Today’s Engagement is, “Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NLT Be Thankful – In all circumstances? This is God’s Will? We’ve all experienced certain circumstances where thankfulness and joy seem impossible, irrational, or even insane!Continue reading “Be Thankful”
Never Stop Praying
Today’s Engagement is, “Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NLT Never Stop Praying – Remember – This is God’s will for us who belong to Jesus. Is it possible that the greatest thing we canContinue reading “Never Stop Praying”
Always Be Joyful
Today’s Engagement is, “Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NLT Always be joyful – “This is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.” We often say, “I just want to know God’s will.”Continue reading “Always Be Joyful”
Good Gifts
Today’s Engagement is, “Jesus asked, ‘What father among you, if his son asks for a fish, will instead of a fish give him a serpent; or if he asks for an egg, will give him a scorpion? If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much moreContinue reading “Good Gifts”