Today’s Encouragement is, “You prepare a feast for me in the presence of my enemies. You honor me by anointing my head with oil. My cup overflows with blessings.” Psalm 23:5 NLT My Cup Overflows – When God provides for us, in abundance! He fills our cup to overflowing! He doesn’t do this to ‘spoil’ us, toContinue reading “My Cup Overflows”
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The Darkest Valley
Today’s Encouragement is, “Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me. Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me.” Psalm 23:4 NLT The Darkest Valley – Although the psalm is familiar, the promise, the truth, and the power are still as fresh asContinue reading “The Darkest Valley”
He Restores
Today’s Encouragement is, “He restores my soul.” Psalm 23:3a ESV He Restores – Pause. Consider. God restores our soul. Other translations read: “He renews my strength.” NLT “He refreshes and restores my soul (life)” AMP “you let me catch my breath” MSG We know that our bodies need rest, and to an extent, we recognizeContinue reading “He Restores”
Working In You
Today’s Encouragement is, “For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases him.” Philippians 2:13 NLT Working In You – God is doing the work. He is working in us. He is transforming, renewing, and cleansing us… He is doing it! Our part is acceptance. Willingly obeying, faithfully listening,Continue reading “Working In You”
Keep On
Today’s Encouragement is, “And so I tell you, Keep On asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep On seeking, and you will find. Keep On knocking, and the door will be opened to you. Luke 11:9 NLT Keep On – The disciples asked Jesus (v1) ‘Lord, teach us to pray.’ And heContinue reading “Keep On”
To Please God
Today’s Encouragement is, “And it is impossible to please God without faith.” Hebrews 11:6a NLT To Please God – Since it is impossible without faith to please God, is it possible – with faith – to please Him? The Bible talks of God being pleased in several other ways: by spiritual sacrifice (1 Peter 2:5), worshipContinue reading “To Please God”
Has Forgiven You
Today’s Encouragement is, “Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you.” Ephesians 4:32 NLT Has Forgiven You – Do you know this, believe it, and rest in it? God, through Christ, has forgiven you! He has already! It is a fait accompli! We don’t earn HisContinue reading “Has Forgiven You”
Worked So Hard
Today’s Encouragement is, “But as I looked at everything I had worked so hard to accomplish, it was all so meaningless-like chasing the wind. There was nothing really worthwhile anywhere.” Ecclesiastes 2:11 NLT As he reflected on his life and recounted all his hard work, his efforts to build a comfortable, happy life, we findContinue reading “Worked So Hard”
Just As I Am
Today’s Encouragement is, [Jesus said] “They are not of the world, just as I am not of the world.” John 17:16 ESV Just as I am – Just as Jesus was and still is, all of us who believe in Him, who follow, trust, and worship Him, are not of the world. Just like JesusContinue reading “Just As I Am”
A Lamp
Today’s Encouragement is, “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” Psalm 119:105 ESV A Lamp – An ancient lamp provided a light that shone only a few feet in any direction. It was not a high-beam flashlight! This light allowed you to take a few steps on your path, andContinue reading “A Lamp”