Today’s Encouragement is, “And give thanks for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.” Ephesians 5:20 NLT Give Thanks For Everything – Each day, I begin my devotional time with God by praying this prayer of thanksgiving. It applies to each of us who believe, regardless of our circumstances. It’s allContinue reading “Give Thanks For Everything”
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Let Me Hear
Today’s Encouragement is, “Let me hear of your unfailing love each morning, for I am trusting you. Show me where to walk, for I give myself to you.” Psalm 143:8 NLT Let Me Hear – The wisdom of God’s Word teaches us to read, hear, taste, and seek from Him, His Spirit, His Word, andContinue reading “Let Me Hear”
A Resounding Yes
Today’s Encouragement is, “For all of God’s promises have been fulfilled in Christ with a resounding ‘Yes!’” 2 Corinthians 1:20a NLT A Resounding Yes – May I share a personal experience? Today, in my morning devotional, I was thinking about Romans 8:6: “Let the Holy Spirit control your mind.” I spoke to the Holy SpiritContinue reading “A Resounding Yes”
An Encouraging Word
Today’s Encouragement is, “Worry weighs a person down; an encouraging word cheers a person up.” Proverbs 12:25 NLT An Encouraging Word- There’s plenty in this world to worry about! Plenty of discouraging things! The economy, wars, cultural upheaval, pandemics… this list is endless! The information about these situations is also limitless; everywhere we turn… there’s plentyContinue reading “An Encouraging Word”
A Place For Gold
Today’s Encouragement is “Surely there is a mine for silver, and a place for gold that they refine.” Job 28:1 (ESV) A place for gold – In this chapter, Job talks about wisdom, which cannot be found on this earth; even looking into the depths of the earth, where gold and silver are mined, willContinue reading “A Place For Gold”
Let God
Today’s Encouragement is, “Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.” Romans 12:2 (NLT) Let God – Interesting how this is phrased…Continue reading “Let God”
No One
Today’s Encouragement is, “My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one can snatch them away from me, for my Father has given them to me, and he is more powerful than anyone else. No one can snatch themContinue reading “No One”
Nothing Good
Today’s Encouragement is, “And I know that nothing good lives in me, that is, in my sinful nature. I want to do what is right, but I can’t.” Romans 7:18 NLT Nothing good – In much of Romans 7, Paul lays bare the ugly truth of sin. He admits to God and us that heContinue reading “Nothing Good”
My Shepherd
Today’s Encouragement is, “The LORD is my shepherd; I have all that I need.” Psalm 23:1 NLT My Shepherd – Sadly, we often lose the power of words we’ve heard too frequently. The words haven’t lost their power and meaning, yet we lose the ability to hear that power and meaning. As with this beautiful, familiarContinue reading “My Shepherd”
Turn To Me
Today’s Encouragement is, “That is why the LORD says, ‘Turn to me now, while there is time. Give me your hearts. Come with fasting, weeping, and mourning. Don’t tear your clothing in your grief, but tear your hearts instead.’ Return to the LORD your God, for he is merciful and compassionate, slow to get angryContinue reading “Turn To Me”