Wait For The Lord

Today’s Encouragement is, “But they who wait for the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.” Isaiah 40:31 ESV Wait For The Lord – You’ve heard it, maybe you’ve said it…”Be careful what you pray for;Continue reading “Wait For The Lord”

Has Given Us

Today’s Encouragement is, “For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline.” 2 Timothy 1:7 NLT Has Given Us- Already—He has given, now. It’s His gift to us, and it is His Spirit living within us. Not when we are better Christians or when we deserveContinue reading “Has Given Us”

Anyone Who Believes

Today’s Encouragement is, “Jesus told her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Anyone who believes in me will live, even after dying.” John 11:25 NLT Anyone Who Believes – We are called believers because we believe: The Gospel (the good news) of Jesus Christ. He lived, died, rose from the dead, and He stillContinue reading “Anyone Who Believes”

The Good Seed

Today’s Encouragement is, “Jesus replied, ‘The Son of Man is the farmer who plants the good seed. The field is the world, and the good seed represents the people of the Kingdom. The weeds are the people who belong to the evil one.’” Matthew 13:37-38 NLT The Good Seed – In this brief parable (vContinue reading “The Good Seed”

Lives In You Today

Today’s Encouragement is, “The Spirit of God, who raised Jesus from the dead, lives in you. Romans 8:11a NLT Lives In You – Do you see the certainty?  The absolute truth – stated without qualification. No alternative, ifs, ands, or buts! The Spirit of God… The same Spirit that raised Jesus from the dead… LivesContinue reading “Lives In You Today”

Willing to Listen

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 Willing To Listen – Other translations read, “For those who have ears to hear.” Do we?  Are we? Will we? Listening is an art.  And it is rare.  IfContinue reading “Willing to Listen”

Never Give Up

Today’s Encouragement is “One day Jesus told his disciples a story to show that they should always pray and never give up.” Luke 18:1 NLT Never Give Up – Sometimes – our prayers seem unanswered; the healing doesn’t come; our loved ones are not saved. We want to know- Why?  Is it some sin thatContinue reading “Never Give Up”

Children of God

Today’s Encouragement is, “For you are all children of God through faith in Christ Jesus.” Galatians 3:26 NLT Children of God – We have a clearly defined relationship with God.  He is Father; we are His children. Like all relationships, this one is reciprocal but far from equal! Each of us has a role, responsibility,Continue reading “Children of God”

Be Persistent

Today’s Encouragement is, “Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers for all believers everywhere.” Ephesians 6:18b NLT Be Persistent- So often, we earnestly pray for someone or something for a while. But when we don’t see the answer soon, we trail off, moving on to other prayers perhaps, or worse, to less prayer, lessContinue reading “Be Persistent”

Without A Single Fault

Today’s Encouragement is Colossians 1:22 NLT “Yet now he has reconciled you to himself through the death of Christ in his physical body. As a result, he has brought you into his own presence, and you are holy and blameless as you stand before him without a single fault.” Without a single fault- Did youContinue reading “Without A Single Fault”