Today’s Encouragement is, “He has removed our sins as far from us as the east is from the west.” Psalm 103:12 NLT He Has Removed – God’s mercy has always been one of His defining characteristics. He wants us to be clean, free of sin, and to know He loves us. Notice it is notContinue reading “He Has Removed”
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Came To His Senses
Today’s Encouragement is, “When he finally came to his senses, he said to himself, ‘At home even the hired servants have food enough to spare, and here I am dying of hunger! I will go home to my father and say,” Luke 15:17-18a NLT Came To His Senses – The son rebelled, rejected the lifeContinue reading “Came To His Senses”
Your Mercy
Today’s Encouragement is, “O my God, lean down and listen to me. Open your eyes and see our despair. See how your city-the city that bears your name-lies in ruins. We make this plea, not because we deserve help, but because of your mercy.” Daniel 9:18 NLT Your Mercy – Daniel prayed to the Lord,Continue reading “Your Mercy”
Blot Out
Today’s Encouragement is, [God said] “I—yes, I alone—will blot out your sins for my own sake and will never think of them again.” Isaiah 43:25 NLT Blot Out – In the days of ink and papyrus, erasers didn’t exist, so blotting, completely covering with ink, was the only way to remove, erase, or cover theContinue reading “Blot Out”
Sat Listening
Today’s Encouragement is, “Her sister, Mary, sat at the Lord’s feet, listening to what he taught.” Luke 10:39 NLT Sat Listening – Jesus visited the home of Mary, Martha, and their brother Lazarus, and they were His close friends. We aren’t told what He said, but we are told that Mary sat at his feet listeningContinue reading “Sat Listening”
Loved Him More
Today’s Encouragement is, Then Jesus told him this story: “A man loaned money to two people-500 pieces of silver to one and 50 pieces to the other. But neither of them could repay him, so he kindly forgave them both, canceling their debts. Who do you suppose loved him more after that?” Simon answered, “IContinue reading “Loved Him More”
I Will Never
Today’s Encouragement is, “’ No!’ Peter declared emphatically. ‘Even if I have to die with you, I will never deny you!’ And all the others vowed the same.” Mark 14:31 NLT I Will Never – Imagine you are Peter. One ordinary day, you meet a man who tells you how to do your job, tossContinue reading “I Will Never”
Never Again
Today’s Encouragement is, “‘Just as I swore in the time of Noah that I would never again let a flood cover the earth, so now I swear that I will never again be angry and punish you. For the mountains may move and the hills disappear, but even then my faithful love for you willContinue reading “Never Again”
Come Home
Today’s Encouragement is, “Therefore, go and give this message to Israel. This is what the LORD says: “O Israel, my faithless people, come home to me again, for I am merciful. I will not be angry with you forever.” Jeremiah 3:12 NLT Come Home – It’s true. If we are honest – We are faithlessContinue reading “Come Home”
Turn To God
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”