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 – Recently, we talked to a friend who shared their grievances regarding us. It was very uncomfortable and rather sadContinue reading “If You Kept”
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Love Your Enemies
Today’s Encouragement is “But to you who are willing to listen, I say, love your enemies! Do good to those who hate you.” Luke 6:27 NLT Love Your Enemies – Jesus teaches us to live His way in a complete reversal of the world’s way. By the world’s definition of ‘enemy,’ hate is pretty muchContinue reading “Love Your Enemies”
You Must Love
Today’s Encouragement is, “You must love the LORD your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. A second is equally important: Love your neighbor as yourself.” Matthew 22:37-39 You Must Love – Jesus said that these two commandments summarize the Old Testament! “TheContinue reading “You Must Love”
Good For Evil
And he said to David, “You are a better man than I am, for you have repaid me good for evil. 1 Samuel 24:17 NLT Good for Evil – Today’s Encouragement is David’s response to Saul’s persecution, hatred, and attempted murder. Although King Saul attempted multiple times to kill David out of his extreme jealousy,Continue reading “Good For Evil”
If You Forgive – part 2
Today’s Encouragement is Matthew 6:14-15 NLT If you forgive those who sin against you, your heavenly Father will forgive you. But your Father will not forgive your sins if you refuse to forgive others. If You Forgive- This is the Truth, but it’s a hard truth. You may not like hearing it; I don’t reallyContinue reading “If You Forgive – part 2”
You Must Forgive
Today’s Encouragement is Colossians 3:13b NLT …and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others. You Must Forgive – We often say, “I know I’m supposed to forgive others, but…” My friend, it isn’t optional. It isn’t based on your feelings, your opinion, how deeply you were hurt,Continue reading “You Must Forgive”
Forgetting The Past
Today’s Encouragement is Philippians 3:13b NLT But I focus on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead. Forgetting the past – We can get very tied down to the past, can’t we? A painful experience, a loss, a trauma, or even a better life in previous years… If weContinue reading “Forgetting The Past”
Tame The Tongue
Today’s Encouragement is James 3:8-9 NLT but no one can tame the tongue. It is restless and evil, full of deadly poison. Sometimes, it praises our Lord and Father, and sometimes, it curses those who have been made in the image of God. Tame The Tongue – Strange… The power of our words… like aContinue reading “Tame The Tongue”
Compassion
Today’s Encouragement is Luke 15:20 “And he arose and came to his father. But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and felt compassion, and ran and embraced him and kissed him.” Compassion – The Prodigal Son parable, told by Jesus, is a rich and enlightening message of God’s loveContinue reading “Compassion”
He Will Not Forget
Today’s Encouragement is Hebrews 6:10 NLT For God is not unjust. He will not forget how hard you have worked for him and how you have shown your love to him by caring for other believers, as you still do. He will not forget – It seems that God has a ‘selective’ memory. Here weContinue reading “He Will Not Forget”