Today’s Encouragement is, “For God chose to save us through our Lord Jesus Christ, not to pour out his anger on us.” 1 Thessalonians 5:9 NLT God Chose – What we think about is essential. Our perspective, beliefs, opinions, and ideas are the fuel that directs our lives. Hopefully, you are already aware of manyContinue reading “God Chose”
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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”
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”
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”
A Weaned Child
Today’s Encouragement is, “Lord, my heart is not proud; my eyes are not haughty. I don’t concern myself with matters too great or too awesome for me to grasp. Instead, I have calmed and quieted myself, like a weaned child who no longer cries for its mother’s milk. Yes, like a weaned child is myContinue reading “A Weaned Child”
Things We Cannot See
Today’s Encouragement is, “For our present troubles are small and won’t last very long. Yet they produce for us a glory that vastly outweighs them and will last forever! So we don’t look at the troubles we can see now; rather, we fix our gaze on things that cannot be seen. For the things weContinue reading “Things We Cannot See”
Pray About Everything
Today’s Encouragement is, “Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done.” Philippians 4:6 NLT Pray about Everything – It seems like I am bombarding heaven with my lengthy prayer list. With prayers to bless this person, save that one, heal these people,Continue reading “Pray About Everything”
I Will Carry You
Today’s Encouragement is, “I will be your God throughout your lifetime- until your hair is white with age. I made you, and I will care for you. I will carry you along and save you.” Isaiah 46:4 NLT I Will Carry You – In Isaiah 46, God describes how people create their own idols, theirContinue reading “I Will Carry You”
Because He Loved
Today’s Encouragement is, “We love each other because he loved us first.” 1 John 4:19 NLT Because He Loved – Here are just a few of the biblical truths about God’s Love: 1 John 4:8-9 But anyone who does not love does not know God, for God is love. [9] God showed how much he lovedContinue reading “Because He Loved”