Always Before Me

Today’s Encouragement is, “I have set the LORD always before me; because he is at my right hand, I shall not be shaken. Therefore, my heart is glad, and my whole being rejoices; my flesh also dwells secure.” Psalm 16:8-9 ESV Always Before Me –  What or whom is ‘set before’ you?  We each chooseContinue reading “Always Before Me”

Even Though

Today’s Encouragement is, “You love him even though you have never seen him. Though you do not see him now, you trust him; and you rejoice with a glorious, inexpressible joy.” 1 Peter 1:8 NLT Even Though – Our Faith in Christ, in God the Father, and His Holy Spirit is far more precious thanContinue reading “Even Though”

More Precious Than Gold

Today’s Encouragement is, “These trials will show that your faith is genuine. It is being tested as fire tests and purifies gold-though your faith is far more precious than mere gold. So when your faith remains strong through many trials, it will bring you much praise and glory and honor on the day when JesusContinue reading “More Precious Than Gold”

Wonderful Joy Ahead

Today’s Encouragement is, “So be truly glad. There is wonderful joy ahead, even though you must endure many trials for a little while.” 1 Peter 1:6 NLT Wonderful Joy Ahead – Peter invites and encourages us to be truly glad!  There is a blessing ahead, wonderful joy!  We must endure the many trials of this earthly life;Continue reading “Wonderful Joy Ahead”

He Loved Us First

Today’s Encouragement is “We love each other because he loved us first.” 1 John 4:19 NLT He Loved Us First –  (This concludes our focus on God’s Love in 1 John 4)  These four words change everything.  First, He loved you and me. Even before we were born.  It isn’t a general “God Loves Everyone” type ofContinue reading “He Loved Us First”

Face Him With Confidence

Today’s Encouragement is, “And as we live in God, our love grows more perfect. So we will not be afraid on the day of judgment, but we can face him with confidence because we live like Jesus here in this world.” 1 John 4:17 NLT Face Him With Confidence –  We are exploring God’s LoveContinue reading “Face Him With Confidence”

Love Grows More Perfect

Today’s Encouragement is, “And as we live in God, our love grows more perfect.” 1 John 4:17a NLT Love Grows More Perfect –  What?  Our love… can grow… to be… more perfect?   We readily accept the beautiful idea of the loving elderly couple, whose love has grown deeper throughout the years of their marriage.  It’s a heartwarmingContinue reading “Love Grows More Perfect”