Today’s Encouragement is “…for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.” 2 Timothy 1:7 NLT God Gave – Notice the tense, “God gave” – He has, now/already (not a future someday) given to us (this gift), A spirit of power, of love, and of self-control. And thankfully, ‘notContinue reading “God Gave”
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Everything We Need
Today’s Encouragement is, “By his divine power, God has given us everything we need for living a godly life. We have received all of this by coming to know him, the one who called us to himself by means of his marvelous glory and excellence.” 2 Peter 1:3 NLT Everything We Need – Imagine havingContinue reading “Everything We Need”
He Rewards
Today’s Encouragement is, “Anyone who wants to come to him must believe that God exists and that he rewards those who sincerely seek him.” Hebrews 11:6b NLT He rewards – You may be surprised, as I was, at the ‘and’ part. We must believe in Jesus, the Son of God, AND we must also believeContinue reading “He Rewards”
Windows of Heaven
Today’s Encouragement is, “’Bring all the tithes into the storehouse so there will be enough food in my Temple. If you do,’ says the LORD of Heaven’s Armies, ‘I will open the windows of heaven for you. I will pour out a blessing so great you won’t have enough room to take it in! TryContinue reading “Windows of Heaven”
Respond To God’s Promises
Today’s Encouragement is, “And because of his glory and excellence, he has given us great and precious promises. These are the promises that enable you to share his divine nature and escape the world’s corruption caused by human desires. In view of all this, make every effort to respond to God’s promises.” 2 Peter 1:4-5aContinue reading “Respond To God’s Promises”
To Get Away
Today’s Encouragement is, “But Jonah got up and went in the opposite direction to get away from the LORD.” Jonah 1:3a NLT To Get Away – One of the many beautiful promises of God is, “For I know the plans I have for you,” says the LORD. “They are plans for good and not forContinue reading “To Get Away”
Everyone who seeks, finds
Today’s Encouragement is, “For everyone who asks, receives. Everyone who seeks finds. And to everyone who knocks, the door will be opened.” Matthew 7:8 NLT Everyone who seeks, finds – We find what we’re looking for. Jesus said it! Of course, He was speaking of spiritual matters, but this is Truth! One person believes thatContinue reading “Everyone who seeks, finds”
How Very Much
Today’s Encouragement is, “See how very much our Father loves us, for he calls us his children, and that is what we are!” 1 John 3:1a NLT How very much – My friend, all of us who accept Christ are deeply, even immeasurably, loved by our Father! Just consider this sampling of blessings He hasContinue reading “How Very Much”
Eternal Comfort
Today’s Encouragement is, “Now may our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and by his grace gave us eternal comfort and a wonderful hope, comfort you and strengthen you in every good thing you do and say.” 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17 (NLT) Eternal Comfort – God loved us and gave usContinue reading “Eternal Comfort”
The Measure You Use
Today’s Encouragement is, “Give, and it will be given to you. Good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap. For with the measure you use it will be measured back to you.” Luke 6:38 ESV The Measure You Use – “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither areContinue reading “The Measure You Use”