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”
Tag Archives: despair
Great Joy
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 Great Joy Why do so many good people — believers, even praying people — suffer in so many different ways? We all experience the pain of these troubles at times,Continue reading “Great Joy”
Discouraged
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 43:5 NLT Discouraged – We all get discouraged, sometimes for a moment, sometimes it seems eternal. And when we experience such hopelessness, when peace isContinue reading “Discouraged”
As For Me
Today’s Encouragement is, “But as for me, I will sing about your power. Each morning I will sing with joy about your unfailing love. For you have been my refuge, a place of safety when I am in distress.” Psalm 59:16 NLT But As For Me – David writes about the stress he is under.Continue reading “As For Me”
What You Have Done
Today’s Encouragement is Psalm 143:4-5 NLT I am losing all hope; I am paralyzed with fear. I remember the days of old. I ponder all your great works and think about what you have done. What You Have Done – David the king, a fierce warrior, a man after God’s own heart… had his moments…Continue reading “What You Have Done”
Nothing Except Jesus
Today’s Encouragement is 1 Corinthians 2:2 ESV For I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ and him crucified. Nothing Except Jesus – Sometimes in this life things all just go great! We can do no wrong and life seems like a piece of cake! But for some of us, this just ain’tContinue reading “Nothing Except Jesus”