Today’s Encouragement is, “For God chose to save us through our Lord Jesus Christ, not to pour out his anger on us.” 1 Thessalonians 5:9 NLT God Chose – What we think about is essential. Our perspective, beliefs, opinions, and ideas are the fuel that directs our lives. Hopefully, you are already aware of manyContinue reading “God Chose”
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Devote Yourselves
Today’s Encouragement is, “Devote yourselves to prayer with an alert mind and a thankful heart.” Colossians 4:2 NLT Devote yourselves – What are you devoted to? There are lots of options! We can be devoted to our jobs, professions, sports teams, hobbies, families, churches, spouses, and children. But God, in His wisdom, advises us to be devotedContinue reading “Devote Yourselves”
You Have Done Nothing
Today’s Encouragement is, “Then Moses went back to the LORD and protested, ‘Why have you brought all this trouble on your own people, Lord? Why did you send me? Ever since I came to Pharaoh as your spokesman, he has been even more brutal to your people. And you have done nothing to rescue them!’”Continue reading “You Have Done Nothing”
All The Days
Today’s Encouragement is, “Surely your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me all the days of my life, and I will live in the house of the LORD forever.” Psalm 23:6 NLT All the Days – Sometimes, believers are taught that the blessings which God promises to His people are “a maybe” for this lifeContinue reading “All The Days”
He Leads Me
Today’s Encouragement is, “He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.” Psalm 23:3b ESV He Leads Me – We often get this critical point wrong. We ask God to help us do what we want to do, to support our plans, projects, and purposes. We ask for blessings for our needs and desires,Continue reading “He Leads Me”
He Restores
Today’s Encouragement is, “He restores my soul.” Psalm 23:3a ESV He Restores – Pause. Consider. God restores our soul. Other translations read: “He renews my strength.” NLT “He refreshes and restores my soul (life)” AMP “you let me catch my breath” MSG We know that our bodies need rest, and to an extent, we recognizeContinue reading “He Restores”
Keep On
Today’s Encouragement is, “And so I tell you, Keep On asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep On seeking, and you will find. Keep On knocking, and the door will be opened to you. Luke 11:9 NLT Keep On – The disciples asked Jesus (v1) ‘Lord, teach us to pray.’ And heContinue reading “Keep On”
To Please God
Today’s Encouragement is, “And it is impossible to please God without faith.” Hebrews 11:6a NLT To Please God – Since it is impossible without faith to please God, is it possible – with faith – to please Him? The Bible talks of God being pleased in several other ways: by spiritual sacrifice (1 Peter 2:5), worshipContinue reading “To Please God”
Has Forgiven You
Today’s Encouragement is, “Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you.” Ephesians 4:32 NLT Has Forgiven You – Do you know this, believe it, and rest in it? God, through Christ, has forgiven you! He has already! It is a fait accompli! We don’t earn HisContinue reading “Has Forgiven You”
Just As I Am
Today’s Encouragement is, [Jesus said] “They are not of the world, just as I am not of the world.” John 17:16 ESV Just as I am – Just as Jesus was and still is, all of us who believe in Him, who follow, trust, and worship Him, are not of the world. Just like JesusContinue reading “Just As I Am”