Today’s Encouragement is, “Open my eyes to see the wonderful truths in your instructions.” Psalm 119:18 NLT Wonderful truths – We are free, of course, by God’s immeasurable Grace… to choose what we listen to and believe and decide about every concept, idea, suggestion, and instruction of God. Yet, my friend, consider this… Is itContinue reading “Wonderful Truths”
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A Wonderful Feast
Today’s Encouragement is, “In Jerusalem, the LORD of Heaven’s Armies will spread a wonderful feast for all the people of the world. It will be a delicious banquet with clear, well-aged wine and choice meat.” Isaiah 25:6 NLT A Wonderful Feast – Isaiah prophesied these words seven centuries before Jesus was born on earth. WeContinue reading “A Wonderful Feast”
I Lift Up My Eyes
Today’s Encouragement is, “I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come? My help comes from the LORD, who made heaven and earth.” Psalm 121:1-2 ESV Lift Up My Eyes – This has happened several times in my life. I find myself frustrated, exhausted, sad, depressed, worried, obsessing, or otherwiseContinue reading “I Lift Up My Eyes”
Great Joy
Today’s Encouragement is, “And a voice from heaven said, ‘This is my dearly loved Son, who brings me great joy.’” Matthew 3:17 NLT Great Joy – What do you think that was God referring to? He first stated that Jesus is His Son, then added… “who brings me Great Joy.” Other translations say, ‘in whom IContinue reading “Great Joy”
God Is Love
Today’s Encouragement is, “God is love.” 1 John 4:8b NLT. God is Love- His Love is perfect and pure. Ours, of course, is far from it. Sin, flesh, wants, needs, and desires taint our love. We use the word too loosely. But God doesn’t use the word loosely; he makes no mistake, no exaggeration –Continue reading “God Is Love”
Our Father
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 Our Father – We may have heard these words so often that the full impact may have become lost. Our: we are His family, brothers and sisters. Father:Continue reading “Our Father”
Lord, Help!
Today’s Encouragement is, “LORD, help!” they cried in their trouble, and he rescued them from their distress. Psalm 107:6 NLT Lord, Help! – This verse is repeated four times in Psalm 107. In this song, His people were wandering (v4-5), depressed, enslaved, addicted (v10-12), foolish, and starving (v 17-18), and they were about to dieContinue reading “Lord, Help!”
He Will Rescue
Today’s Encouragement is, “And he did rescue us from mortal danger, and he will rescue us again. We have placed our confidence in him, and he will continue to rescue us.” 2 Corinthians 1:10 NLT He will Rescue – Do you hear the confidence, the assurance in this statement? He did, He will, and HeContinue reading “He Will Rescue”
Rely Only On God
Today’s Encouragement is, “In fact, we expected to die. But as a result, we stopped relying on ourselves and learned to rely only on God, who raises the dead.” 2 Corinthians 1:9 NLT Rely Only on God – Paul describes in the previous verses that he had recently experienced so much trouble that he thoughtContinue reading “Rely Only On God”
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”
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