Today’s Encouragement is, “And God has given us his Spirit as proof that we live in him and he in us.” 1 John 4:13 NLT God Has Given – God has (past tense) already given. He has given us (we cannot earn) His Spirit. His Spirit, God’s gift, lives in us. His Spirit is theContinue reading “God Has Given”
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What You Ought
Today’s Encouragement is, “Remember, it is sin to know what you ought to do and then not do it.” James 4:17 NLT What You Ought – “Wait, how is this encouraging?” Bear with me, please. The other day, I saw a lady in a stalled car on a city street. I felt like I should stop andContinue reading “What You Ought”
In Every Good Thing
Today’s Encouragement is, “Now may our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and by his grace gave us eternal comfort and a wonderful hope, comfort you and strengthen you in every good thing you do and say.” 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17 NLT In every good thing – Did you catch that? HeContinue reading “In Every Good Thing”
Argued With The Lord
Today’s Encouragement is, “But Moses argued with the LORD, saying, ‘I can’t do it! I’m such a clumsy speaker! Why should Pharaoh listen to me?” Exodus 6:30 NLT Argued With The Lord – God clearly called Moses to go to Egypt to set His people free; He used a burning bush and other miracles. Yet,Continue reading “Argued With The Lord”
All The Good Things
Today’s Encouragement is, “So we keep on praying for you, asking our God to enable you to live a life worthy of his call. May he give you the power to accomplish all the good things your faith prompts you to do.” 2 Thessalonians 1:11 NLT All The Good Things – We heard it manyContinue reading “All The Good Things”
You Have Done Nothing
Today’s Encouragement is, “Then Moses went back to the LORD and protested, ‘Why have you brought all this trouble on your own people, Lord? Why did you send me? Ever since I came to Pharaoh as your spokesman, he has been even more brutal to your people. And you have done nothing to rescue them!’”Continue reading “You Have Done Nothing”
Follow Me
Today’s Encouragement is, “And he said to them, ‘Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.’ Immediately they left their nets and followed him.” Matthew 4:19-20 ESV Follow Me – Several times, Jesus spoke these two words to people. Here it was Simon and Andrew, later, Matthew and many others. However, there are manyContinue reading “Follow Me”
Loving God
Today’s Encouragement is, “Loving God means keeping his commandments, and his commandments are not burdensome.” 1 John 5:3-4 NLT Loving God – In all honesty, how are we doing at loving God, or even keeping His commandments? John points out that they aren’t a burden; it can be done. Remember Jesus’ teaching on this? HeContinue reading “Loving God”
Do What Pleases Him
Today’s Encouragement is, “For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases him. Do everything without complaining and arguing.” Philippians 2:13-14 NLT Do What Pleases Him – Now, this is amazing- God is (Now, already) Working in you (He is doing this in us) Giving both desireContinue reading “Do What Pleases Him”
I’ve Promised
Today’s Encouragement is Psalm 119:106 NLT I’ve promised it once, and I’ll promise it again: I will obey your righteous regulations. I’ve promised – Maybe it’s just me… but my first response to this is… “Wait… what…? Doesn’t he realize he can’t keep that promise to God? And… Isn’t it better not to promise atContinue reading “I’ve Promised”
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