Today’s Encouragement is, [Jesus said,] “But those who drink the water I give will never be thirsty again. It becomes a fresh, bubbling spring within them, giving them eternal life.” John 4:14 NLT The Water I Give – Each day, we have the privilege of drinking the living water of Jesus. We can go to theContinue reading “The Water I Give”
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Nothing Good
Today’s Encouragement is, “And I know that nothing good lives in me, that is, in my sinful nature. I want to do what is right, but I can’t. Romans 7:18 NLT Nothing good – In much of Romans 7, Paul lays bare the ugly truth of sin. He admits to God and to us that heContinue reading “Nothing Good”
Filled With Joy
Today’s Encouragement is, “We also pray that you will be strengthened with all his glorious power so you will have all the endurance and patience you need. May you be filled with joy, always thanking the Father. He has enabled you to share in the inheritance that belongs to his people, who live in theContinue reading “Filled With Joy”
Put Breath Into You
Today’s Encouragement is, “Then he said to me, ‘Speak a prophetic message to these bones and say, ‘Dry bones, listen to the word of the LORD! This is what the Sovereign LORD says: Look! I am going to put breath into you and make you live again!’” Ezekiel 37:4-5 NLT Put Breath Into You – Continue reading “Put Breath Into You”
Day And Night
Today’s Encouragement is, “But they delight in the law of the LORD, meditating on it day and night. They are like trees planted along the riverbank, bearing fruit each season. Their leaves never wither, and they prosper in all they do.” Psalm 1:2-3 NLT Day and Night – This psalm describes a person who desiresContinue reading “Day And Night”
All For Good
Today’s Encouragement is, “You intended to harm me, but God intended it all for good.” Genesis 50:20a NLT All For Good – People may intend to harm us. They may do evil things! Jesus clearly told us that we will be hated by the world (John 16:19) and that we will have trouble and sorrowContinue reading “All For Good”
A Clear Conscience
Today’s Encouragement is, “Timothy, I thank God for you-the God I serve with a clear conscience, just as my ancestors did. Night and day I constantly remember you in my prayers.” 2 Timothy 1:3 NLT A Clear Conscience – What a beautiful thought, serving God with a clear conscience! We can too! Too often, weContinue reading “A Clear Conscience”
How You Live
Today’s Encouragement is, “So be careful how you live. Don’t live like fools, but like those who are wise. Ephesians 5:15 NLT How You Live – Most of us are fully aware of the truth that ‘how we live’ has great importance, and we all struggle with ‘issues’, our faults, failures, addictions, emotions, and habits. AtContinue reading “How You Live”
So Run
Today’s Encouragement is, “But you, Timothy, are a man of God; so run from all these evil things. Pursue righteousness and a godly life, along with faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness.”1 Timothy 6:11 NLT So Run! – Run from all these evil things! Which evil things? All of them! (See the previous verses for more specifics.)Continue reading “So Run”
My Salvation
Today’s Encouragement is, “The LORD is my light and my salvation- so why should I be afraid? The LORD is my fortress, protecting me from danger, so why should I tremble?” Psalm 27:1 NLT My Salvation – At times, we just need to have a little talk with ourselves. Hear David as he speaks God’sContinue reading “My Salvation”
