Today’s Encouragement is, “Let the wicked change their ways and banish the very thought of doing wrong. Let them turn to the LORD that he may have mercy on them. Yes, turn to our God, for he will forgive generously.” Isaiah 55:7 NLT Turn To God – “For He will forgive generously!” My friend, ourContinue reading “Turn To God”
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Need It Most
Today’s Encouragement is, “So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most.” Hebrews 4:16 NLT Need It Most – Notice we can come boldly to God’s presence. Because He is gracious, good, forgiving, andContinue reading “Need It Most”
God Chose
Today’s Encouragement is, “For God chose to save us through our Lord Jesus Christ, not to pour out his anger on us.” 1 Thessalonians 5:9 NLT God Chose – What we think about is essential. Our perspective, beliefs, opinions, and ideas are the fuel that directs our lives. Hopefully, you are already aware of manyContinue reading “God Chose”
Has Forgiven You
Today’s Encouragement is, “Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you.” Ephesians 4:32 NLT Has Forgiven You – Do you know this, believe it, and rest in it? God, through Christ, has forgiven you! He has already! It is a fait accompli! We don’t earn HisContinue reading “Has Forgiven You”
Now Grace Rules
Today’s Encouragement is, “So just as sin ruled over all people and brought them to death, now God’s wonderful grace rules instead, giving us right standing with God and resulting in eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.” Romans 5:21 NLT Now Grace Rules – Two distinct authorities are contrasted here. “Sin Ruled” – BeforeContinue reading “Now Grace Rules”
Keeps No Record
Today’s Encouragement is, “and it [Love] keeps no record of being wronged.” 1 Corinthians 13:5b Keeps No Record – In this 13th chapter, we are given an amazing, detailed assessment of the character of Love, and God is Love, so this is His character! He keeps no record of being wronged! This is God’s nature! He forgives usContinue reading “Keeps No Record”
Pleading For Us
Today’s Encouragement is, “Who then will condemn us? No one-for Christ Jesus died for us and was raised to life for us, and he is sitting in the place of honor at God’s right hand, pleading for us.” Romans 8:34 NLT Pleading For us – God is For us v31 No one can accuse usContinue reading “Pleading For Us”
A New Creation
Today’s Encouragement is, “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.” 2 Corinthians 5:17 ESV A New Creation – You are a new person, a completely new creation, transformed from your old self (which is now dead) into a new person. AndContinue reading “A New Creation”
If You Kept
Today’s Encouragement is, “Lord, if you kept a record of our sins, who, O Lord, could ever survive? But you offer forgiveness, that we might learn to fear you.” Psalm 130:3-4 NLT If You Kept – Years ago, we were talking to a friend who shared several grievances they had towards us. It was veryContinue reading “If You Kept”
Everything I Have Is Yours
Today’s Encouragement is, “His father said to him, ‘Look, dear son, you have always stayed by me, and everything I have is yours.’” Luke 15:31 NLT Everything I Have Is Yours – The story of the Prodigal Son is well known to most believers. It beautifully displays the grace and mercy of our Father for allContinue reading “Everything I Have Is Yours”
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