Today’s Encouragement is “As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love.” John 15:9 ESV Now Remain – Consider this with me. The Love that God the Father has for Jesus, His Son- what truer, deeper, more perfect Love could exist? Selah (pause and think about this) AndContinue reading “Now Remain”
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Write Them On Their Minds
Today’s Encouragement is, “This is the new covenant I will make with my people on that day, says the LORD: I will put my laws in their hearts, and I will write them on their minds.” Hebrews 10:16 NLT Write Them On Their Minds — You may have them too. Thoughts, words of wisdom, encouragement,Continue reading “Write Them On Their Minds”
Consider It
Today’s Encouragement is, “Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy.” (James 1:2 NLT) Consider It – Yesterday, we discussed the “Great Joy” available to believers when facing trials, troubles, sorrows, or pain. This perspective is ours to choose. We can “consider it” asContinue reading “Consider It”
I Will Rejoice
Today’s Encouragement is, “This is the day the LORD has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it.” Psalm 118:24 NLT We will rejoice- Is it possible that we have a choice? That we aren’t the victims of our circumstances? That, regardless of the troubles, challenges, and even the overwhelming obstacles we are facing…Continue reading “I Will Rejoice”
Dont Let
Today’s Encouragement is, “Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust also in me.” John 14:1 NLT Don’t let – We allow, we let, we choose, to be troubled or not to be troubled. We choose worry, or we choose peace. When we have chosen to worry, now or in the past,Continue reading “Dont Let”
Never Stop Praying
Today’s Encouragement is, “Never stop praying.” 1 Thessalonians 5:17 NLT Never Stop Praying – Obviously, we cannot be on our knees, with eyes closed, bowed heads, and folded hands, repeating the Lord’s Prayer in a church building 24/7/365! So what could this mean? Here are some possibilities: You wake up late – pray for helpContinue reading “Never Stop Praying”
Be Thankful
Today’s Engagement is, “Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NLT Be Thankful – In all circumstances? This is God’s Will? We’ve all experienced certain circumstances where thankfulness and joy seem impossible, irrational, or even insane!Continue reading “Be Thankful”
God Loves Us
Today’s Encouragement is, “We know how much God loves us, and we have put our trust in his love. God is love, and all who live in love live in God, and God lives in them.” 1 John 4:16 NLT God Loves Us – When someone expresses their love to us, how do we respond?Continue reading “God Loves Us”
Dont Worry
Today’s Encouragement is “Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need and thank him for all he has done.” Philippians 4:6 NLT Don’t worry about anything! – This idea isn’t new! We tend to think we have a much harder life than folks who came before us, that we carryContinue reading “Dont Worry”
If You Believe
Today’s Encouragement is, “I tell you, you can pray for anything, and if you believe that you’ve received it, it will be yours.” Mark 11:24 NLT If You Believe – We have a choice; believe or not. There’s really no neutral ground. What do we believe? Karma, Astrology, Religion, or Atheism, there are unlimited choices.Continue reading “If You Believe”