Courage – Today’s Encouragement

Present Your Requests

Today’s Encouragement is, “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” Philippians 4:6 NIV Present your requests – What if, instead of making New Year’s resolutions—a list of all that we want to do, achieve, and become in the coming year… weContinue reading “Present Your Requests”

Fighting

Today’s Encouragement is, “For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places.” Ephesians 6:12 NLT Fighting – Encouraging? Well, in a respect, it is. We need to understand and remember… weContinue reading “Fighting”

Let God Transform You

Today’s Encouragement is, “…let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think.” Romans 12:2b NLT Let God Transform You – When we choose, on our own volition, to make a change, to lose weight, stop smoking or some other bad habit or addiction, or even change careers… we take aContinue reading “Let God Transform You”

Wait Patiently

Today’s Encouragement is, “Wait patiently for the LORD. Be brave and courageous. Yes, wait patiently for the LORD.” Psalm 27:14 NLT Wait Patiently- This message is crystal clear: “Wait! Patiently, Bravely, and Courageously – Wait for the Lord! Waiting is an essential component of our Christian life. (Wish it wasn’t!) Children are inherently impatient, wantingContinue reading “Wait Patiently”

Full of Courage

Today’s Encouragement is 1 John 2:28 NLT And now, dear children, remain in fellowship with Christ so that when he returns, you will be full of courage and not shrink back from him in shame. Full of Courage – Have you ever noticed the stark contrast between fear and faith in the Bible? It oftenContinue reading “Full of Courage”

Be Strong

Today’s Engagement is Joshua 1:9 NLT This is my command-be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.” Be Strong – Three times in chapter one God instructs, well, He commands Joshua to ‘Be Strong and Courageous!’ Three times! Now, if Joshua wasContinue reading “Be Strong”