Today’s Encouragement is, “Because we have these promises, dear friends, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that can defile our body or spirit. And let us work toward complete holiness because we fear God.” 2 Corinthians 7:1 NLT Work Toward – Remember, we are perfectly clean before God because of our faith in Jesus. HeContinue reading “Work Toward”
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Always Before Me
Today’s Encouragement is, “I have set the LORD always before me; because he is at my right hand, I shall not be shaken. Therefore, my heart is glad, and my whole being rejoices; my flesh also dwells secure.” Psalm 16:8-9 ESV Always Before Me – What or whom is ‘set before’ you? We each chooseContinue reading “Always Before Me”
Love Has No Fear
Today’s Encouragement is, “Such love has no fear, because perfect love expels all fear. If we are afraid, it is for fear of punishment, and this shows that we have not fully experienced his perfect love.”1 John 4:18 NLT Love Has No Fear – We’ve just discussed that “God is love, and all who liveContinue reading “Love Has No Fear”
But God Chose
Today’s Encouragement is, “But God chose what is foolish in the world to shame the wise; God chose what is weak in the world to shame the strong.” 1 Corinthians 1:27 ESV But God chose – You and I may be, or feel like, ‘a nobody’ in this world, my friends. Foolish and weak inContinue reading “But God Chose”
Turn To God
Today’s Encouragement is, “Let the wicked change their ways and banish the very thought of doing wrong. Let them turn to the LORD that he may have mercy on them. Yes, turn to our God, for he will forgive generously.” Isaiah 55:7 NLT Turn To God – “For He will forgive generously!” My friend, ourContinue reading “Turn To God”
I Will
Today’s Encouragement is “Why am I discouraged? Why is my heart so sad? I will put my hope in God! I will praise him again- my Savior and my God!” Psalm 42:11 NLT I Will – The Psalm writer recognizes and reveals an important truth. He asks himself, “Why am I discouraged? Why is myContinue reading “I Will”
Turn From
Today’s Encouragement is, “And we are instructed to turn from godless living and sinful pleasures. We should live in this evil world with wisdom, righteousness, and devotion to God.” Titus 2:12 NLT Turn From – Why does God allow us to be in situations where we are tempted to sin? Why doesn’t He deliver us,Continue reading “Turn From”
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”
The Darkest Valley
Today’s Encouragement is, “Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me. Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me.” Psalm 23:4 NLT The Darkest Valley – Although the psalm is familiar, the promise, the truth, and the power are still as fresh asContinue reading “The Darkest Valley”
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 “A Weaned Child”