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”
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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”
Wonderful Truths
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”
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”