Today’s Encouragement is, “Then he said to the crowd, ‘If any of you wants to be my follower, you must give up your own way, take up your cross daily, and follow me.’” Luke 9:23 NLT Give Up Your Own Way – Ouch! That doesn’t sound like any fun! Neither does taking up your ownContinue reading “Give Up Your Own Way”
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Daily Bread
Today’s Encouragement is, “Give us this day our daily bread.” Matthew 6:11 ESV Daily Bread – This is from the model prayer that Jesus taught to His disciples. Was He only talking about bread? Previously, he reminded us, “It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes fromContinue reading “Daily Bread”
Will Be Set Free
Today’s Encouragement is, “He [Jesus] unrolled the scroll and found the place where this was written: ‘The Spirit of the LORD is upon me, for he has anointed me to bring Good News to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim that captives will be released, that the blind will see, that the oppressedContinue reading “Will Be Set Free”
Controlled By The Spirit
Today’s Encouragement is, “You are controlled by the Spirit if you have the Spirit of God living in you. (And remember that those who do not have the Spirit of Christ living in them do not belong to him at all.)” Romans 8:9b NLT Controlled by the Spirit – We sometimes have concepts in ourContinue reading “Controlled By The Spirit”
Keep Your Ears Open
Today’s Encouragement is, “As you enter the house of God, keep your ears open and your mouth shut.” Ecclesiastes 5:1a NLT Keep Your Ears Open – I’m guilty. I come to God each morning with my lengthy prayer list, asking Him for blessings for myself and others. I ask for salvation for some, healing forContinue reading “Keep Your Ears Open”
Everything We Need
Today’s Encouragement is, “By his divine power, God has given us everything we need for living a godly life. We have received all of this by coming to know him, the one who called us to himself by means of his marvelous glory and excellence.” 2 Peter 1:3 NLT Everything we need – We prayContinue reading “Everything We Need”
Believe Without Seeing
Today’s Encouragement is, “Then Jesus told him, ‘You believe because you have seen me. Blessed are those who believe without seeing me.’” John 20:29 NLT Believe without seeing- In the preceding verses, Jesus is resurrected and appears to the disciples, and Thomas, now that he has seen Jesus, believes. As always, Jesus’ words have profoundContinue reading “Believe Without Seeing”
Renewed Every Day
Today’s Encouragement is, “That is why we never give up. Though our bodies are dying, our spirits are being renewed every day.” 2 Corinthians 4:16 NLT Renewed Every Day – There are seasons of life when we become more aware of certain truths. When we are ill, injured, or maybe a birthday milestone passes, weContinue reading “Renewed Every Day”
Your Own Understanding
Today’s Encouragement is Proverbs 3:5-6 NLT Trust in the LORD with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take. Your Own Understanding – More good news! We don’t have to figure everything out! Our own understanding isContinue reading “Your Own Understanding”
Must Believe
Today’s Encouragement is Hebrews 11:6 NLT And it is impossible to please God without faith. Anyone who wants to come to him must believe that God exists and that he rewards those who sincerely seek him. Must Believe – When we pray and ask God for something: Always, we are left to Faith in Him. Continue reading “Must Believe”