Today’s Encouragement is, “We were given this hope when we were saved. (If we already have something, we don’t need to hope for it.)” Romans 8:24 NLT Hope – The original language of the New Testament is Greek, and the Greek word “elpizo,” translated here as “Hope,” means “to wait with joy and full confidence.”Continue reading “Hope”
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Change Your Mind
Today’s Encouragement is, [Moses prayed] “‘Turn away from your fierce anger. Change your mind about this terrible disaster you have threatened against your people!’ So the LORD changed his mind about the terrible disaster he had threatened to bring on his people.” Exodus 32:12a,14 NLT Change Your Mind – In this situation, God was furiousContinue reading “Change Your Mind”
Let Your Roots Grow
Today’s Encouragement is, “And now, just as you accepted Christ Jesus as your Lord, you must continue to follow him. Let your roots grow down into him, and let your lives be built on him. Then your faith will grow strong in the truth you were taught, and you will overflow with thankfulness.” Colossians 2:6-7Continue reading “Let Your Roots Grow”
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”
and Prayed
Today’s Encouragement is, “About that time Hezekiah became deathly ill, and the prophet Isaiah son of Amoz went to visit him. He gave the king this message: ‘This is what the LORD says: ‘Set your affairs in order, for you are going to die. You will not recover from this illness.’ When Hezekiah heard this,Continue reading “and Prayed”
Righteous Through Faith
Today’s Encouragement is, “I no longer count on my own righteousness through obeying the law; rather, I become righteous through faith in Christ. For God’s way of making us right with himself depends on faith.” Philippians 3:9b NLT Righteous Through Faith – In the preceding verse, we read of abandoning everything else to know Jesus,Continue reading “Righteous Through Faith”
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”
Never Stop Praying
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 Never Stop Praying – Remember – This is God’s will for us who belong to Jesus. Is it possible that the greatest thing we canContinue reading “Never Stop Praying”