The Lord Was With David

Today’s Encouragement is, “When Saul realized that the LORD was with David and how much his daughter Michal loved him, Saul became even more afraid of him, and he remained David’s enemy for the rest of his life.” 1 Samuel 18:28-29 NLT The Lord Was With David – We all know about David and Goliath.Continue reading “The Lord Was With David”

Smile On You

Today’s Encouragement is, “May the LORD smile on you and be gracious to you.” Numbers 6:25 NLT Smile On You – The Amplified translation reads, “Make His face shine on you [with favor].”  Can you envision that? God turning His head to look directly at you, smiling, with favor and perfect love in His eyes!  DoContinue reading “Smile On You”

O My Strength

Today’s Encouragement is, “But as for me, I will sing about your power. Each morning I will sing with joy about your unfailing love. For you have been my refuge, a place of safety when I am in distress. O my Strength, to you I sing praises, for you, O God, are my refuge, theContinue reading “O My Strength”

His Children

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 His Children – What do you desire for your children? Perhaps they will be confident, hopeful, helpful, kind, caring, successful, courageous, bold, and wise.  When they are young,Continue reading “His Children”

I Have Revealed You

Today’s Encouragement is, “I have revealed you to the ones you gave me from this world. They were always yours. You gave them to me, and they have kept your word.” John 17:6 NLT I Have Revealed You –  Jesus is praying and speaking to His Father while His disciples listen intently. He explains thatContinue reading “I Have Revealed You”

The Spirit Gives You Life

Today’s Encouragement is, “And Christ lives within you, so even though your body will die because of sin, the Spirit gives you life because you have been made right with God.” Romans 8:10 NLT The Spirit Gives You Life –  We love them! Books, TV shows, and movies about ‘superheroes!’ Heros are a part ofContinue reading “The Spirit Gives You Life”

Christ’s Ambassadors

Today’s Encouragement is, “So we are Christ’s ambassadors; God is making his appeal through us.” 2 Corinthians 5:20a NLT Christ’s Ambassadors-  “We are” – we don’t get a choice in this!  Because we believe in Him, we are His and identified with Him!  As surely as if every moment of every day, we had a flashingContinue reading “Christ’s Ambassadors”

Unfailing Love

Today’s Encouragement is, “He does not punish us for all our sins; he does not deal harshly with us, as we deserve. For his unfailing love toward those who fear him is as great as the height of the heavens above the earth. He has removed our sins as far from us as the eastContinue reading “Unfailing Love”

Never Again

Today’s Encouragement is, “Just as I swore in the time of Noah that I would never again let a flood cover the earth, so now I swear that I will never again be angry and punish you.” Isaiah 54:9 NLT Never Again –  God swears?  Well, yes!  Remember, after the flood, the rainbow, the eternal symbol ofContinue reading “Never Again”