Today’s Encouragement is, “So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most.” Hebrews 4:16 NLT When We Need It Most – Most often, the focus in this verse is “come boldly to theContinue reading “When We Need It Most”
Tag Archives: Mercy
Your Mercy
Today’s Encouragement is, “O my God, lean down and listen to me. Open your eyes and see our despair. See how your city-the city that bears your name-lies in ruins. We make this plea, not because we deserve help, but because of your mercy.” Daniel 9:18 NLT Your Mercy – Daniel prayed to the Lord,Continue reading “Your Mercy”
Grace Upon Grace
Today’s Encouragement is, “For from his fullness we have all received, grace upon grace. For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.” John 1:16-17 ESV Grace Upon Grace – The Greek word translated into English as grace is charis. Some definitions include gratitude, benefit, favor, gift, and loving-kindness, asContinue reading “Grace Upon Grace”
Mercies Never Cease
Today’s Encouragement is, “The faithful love of the LORD never ends! His mercies never cease. Great is his faithfulness; his mercies begin afresh each morning. I say to myself, ‘The LORD is my inheritance; therefore, I will hope in him!’” Lamentations 3:22-24 NLT Mercies Never Cease – Truths That Transform: God’s mercy has no end.Continue reading “Mercies Never Cease”
Your Kindness
Today’s Encouragement is, “Don’t you see how wonderfully kind, tolerant, and patient God is with you? Does this mean nothing to you? Can’t you see that his kindness is intended to turn you from your sin?” Romans 2:4 NLT His Kindness – We are forgiven and made new. Our sin, forgotten. We are clean, pure,Continue reading “Your Kindness”
With Compassion
Today’s Encouragement is, “A funeral procession was coming out as he approached the village gate. The young man who had died was the widow’s only son, and a large crowd from the village was with her. When the Lord saw her, his heart overflowed with compassion. ‘Don’t cry!’ he said. Then he walked over toContinue reading “With Compassion”
Blot Out
Today’s Encouragement is, [God said] “I—yes, I alone—will blot out your sins for my own sake and will never think of them again.” Isaiah 43:25 NLT Blot Out – In the days of ink and papyrus, erasers didn’t exist, so blotting, completely covering with ink, was the only way to remove, erase, or cover theContinue reading “Blot Out”
Not Worthy
Today’s Encouragement is, “So Jesus went with them. But just before they arrived at the house, the officer sent some friends to say, ‘Lord, don’t trouble yourself by coming to my home, for I am not worthy of such an honor. I am not even worthy to come and meet you. Just say the wordContinue reading “Not Worthy”
I Will Never
Today’s Encouragement is, “’ No!’ Peter declared emphatically. ‘Even if I have to die with you, I will never deny you!’ And all the others vowed the same.” Mark 14:31 NLT I Will Never – Imagine you are Peter. One ordinary day, you meet a man who tells you how to do your job, tossContinue reading “I Will Never”
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. For the mountains may move and the hills disappear, but even then my faithful love for you willContinue reading “Never Again”