Today’s Encouragement is, “Even though the fig trees have no blossoms, and there are no grapes on the vines; even though the olive crop fails, and the fields lie empty and barren; even though the flocks die in the fields, and the cattle barns are empty, yet I will rejoice in the LORD! I willContinue reading “I Will Rejoice”
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Share Our Joy
Today’s Encouragement is, ”We proclaim to you what we ourselves have actually seen and heard so that you may have fellowship with us. And our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son, Jesus Christ. We are writing these things so that you may fully share our joy.” 1 John 1:3-4 NLT Share OurContinue reading “Share Our Joy”
Your Will Not Mine
Today’s Encouragement is, “Father, if you are willing, please take this cup of suffering away from me. Yet I want your will to be done, not mine.” Luke 22:42 NLT Your Will, Not Mine – In His agonizing final moments of prayer, Jesus revealed this powerful truth. God’s will, His plans, purposes, desires, thoughts, andContinue reading “Your Will Not Mine”
Filled With My Joy
Today’s Encouragement is, “I have told you these things so that you will be filled with my joy. Yes, your joy will overflow!” John 15:11 NLT Filled With My Joy – Jesus made this amazing, almost shocking statement in His final message to His followers. It is sandwiched between “remain in my Love” (v10) andContinue reading “Filled With My Joy”
Like A Weaned Child
Today’s Encouragement is, “LORD, my heart is not proud; my eyes are not haughty. I don’t concern myself with matters too great or too awesome for me to grasp. Instead, I have calmed and quieted myself, like a weaned child who no longer cries for its mother’s milk. Yes, like a weaned child is myContinue reading “Like A Weaned Child”
Their Own Desires
Today’s Encouragement is, “So I let them follow their own stubborn desires, living according to their own ideas. Oh, that my people would listen to me! Oh, that Israel would follow me, walking in my paths!” Psalm 81:12-13 NLT Their Own Desires – God’s people, including the ancient nation of Israel, every believer since then,Continue reading “Their Own Desires”
Things Of Heaven
Today’s Encouragement is, “Since you have been raised to new life with Christ, set your sights on the realities of heaven, where Christ sits in the place of honor at God’s right hand. Think about the things of heaven, not the things of earth. For you died to this life, and your real life isContinue reading “Things Of Heaven”
Rule in your heart
Today’s Encouragement is, “And let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts. For as members of one body you are called to live in peace. And always be thankful.” Colossians 3:15 NLT Rule In Your Hearts – What is it that you are letting (keyword) rule in your heart? Do you haveContinue reading “Rule in your heart”
Your Mercy
Today’s Encouragement is, “O my God, lean down and listen to me. Open your eyes and see our despair. See how your city-the city that bears your name-lies in ruins. We make this plea, not because we deserve help, but because of your mercy.” Daniel 9:18 NLT Your Mercy – Daniel prayed to the Lord,Continue reading “Your Mercy”
Eternal Life
Today’s Encouragement is, “When Jesus had spoken these words, he lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, ‘Father, the hour has come; glorify your Son that the Son may glorify you, since you have given him authority over all flesh, to give eternal life to all whom you have given him. And this isContinue reading “Eternal Life”