Today’s Encouragement is, “For the Father himself loves you dearly because you love me and believe that I came from God.” John 16:27 NLT The Father Loves You Dearly – This is the driving force of life, of our relationship with God. He is our Perfect Father, and He loves us dearly! A few confirmingContinue reading “The Father Loves You Dearly”
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All Night
Today’s Encouragement is “One day soon afterward Jesus went up on a mountain to pray, and he prayed to God all night.” Luke 6:12 NLT All Night – Jesus went up on a mountain. Alone. No hotel room, no cabin. Sat under the stars. Alone. All night. And prayed. No sleep. No food. No water.Continue reading “All Night”
Our Father
Today’s Encouragement is, “Pray like this: Our Father in heaven, may your name be kept holy.” Matthew 6:9 NLT Our Father – Jesus clarified the relationship between God and His people, which is that God is our Father. There are numerous references to God as the father of the nation and his people as his childrenContinue reading “Our Father”
Smile On You
Today’s Encouragement is, “May the LORD smile on you and be gracious to you.” Numbers 6:25 NLT Smile On You – The Amplified translation reads, “Make His face shine on you [with favor].” Can you envision that? God turning His head to look directly at you, smiling, with favor and perfect love in His eyes! DoContinue reading “Smile On You”
Protect You
Today’s Encouragement is, “May the LORD bless you and protect you. Numbers 6:24 NLT Protect You – God’s protection is the aspect of His nature most often portrayed throughout the Bible. Repeatedly, we read that He protected and saved His people from their enemies, animals, illnesses, evil forces, and even from themselves! Themselves? “Oh, what a miserableContinue reading “Protect You”
Let God
Today’s Encouragement is, “Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.” Romans 12:2 Let God – Ever notice how often we areContinue reading “Let God”
Be Still and Know
Today’s Encouragement is, “Be still, and know that I am God!” Psalm 46:10a NLT Be still and know – Our Faith in God, His Son Jesus, and the Holy Spirit is a gift from God. This Faith doesn’t depend upon our feelings, abilities, senses, intelligence, status, or emotions. It comes from Him, based on His gift andContinue reading “Be Still and Know”
His Children
Today’s Encouragement is, “See how very much our Father loves us, for he calls us his children, and that is what we are!” 1 John 3:1a NLT His Children – What do you desire for your children? Perhaps they will be confident, hopeful, helpful, kind, caring, successful, courageous, bold, and wise. When they are young,Continue reading “His Children”
Grace is Sufficient
Today’s Encouragement is, “But he [God] said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” 2 Corinthians 12:9a ESV God’s Grace is Sufficient. Need healing? God’s Grace is Sufficient. Need hope? God’s Grace is Sufficient. Need strength? God’s Grace is Sufficient. Whatever we need, whatever we ask for,Continue reading “Grace is Sufficient”
My Father
Today’s Encouragement is, “Then he pointed to his disciples and said, ‘Look, these are my mother and brothers. Anyone who does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother!’” Matthew 12:49-50 NLT My Father – Our earthly family, as much as we may love them and they love us, isContinue reading “My Father”