Bearing With One Another

Today’s Encouragement is, “Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience, bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive.” Colossians 3:12-13 ESV Bearing with one another –  Patience!  WithContinue reading “Bearing With One Another”

As You Have Promised

Today’s Encouragement is, “Simeon was there. He took the child in his arms and praised God, saying, ‘Sovereign Lord, now let your servant die in peace, as you have promised. I have seen your salvation’” Luke 2:28-30 NLT As You Have Promised –  God had promised Simeon (v26) that he wouldn’t die before he sawContinue reading “As You Have Promised”

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”

Calmed and Quieted

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 “Calmed and Quieted”

The Same

Today’s Encouragement is, “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.”  Hebrews 13:8 NLT The same – Many of us would like to have a closer relationship with God. We know we would be better off, and we know that prayer can and would help us be better people and Christians. But we justContinue reading “The Same”

They Who Wait

Today’s Encouragement is, “But they who wait for the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.”  Isaiah 40:31 ESV They who wait – We just don’t like to wait—on anything!  We want fast food, convenience stores,Continue reading “They Who Wait”

Wait Patiently

Today’s Encouragement is, “Wait patiently for the LORD. Be brave and courageous. Yes, wait patiently for the LORD.” Psalm 27:14 NLT Wait Patiently- This message is crystal clear: “Wait!  Patiently, Bravely, and Courageously – Wait for the Lord! Waiting is an essential component of our Christian life.  (Wish it wasn’t!) Children are inherently impatient, wantingContinue reading “Wait Patiently”

Keep Your Ears Open

Today’s Encouragement is, “As you enter the house of God, keep your ears open and your mouth shut.” Ecclesiastes 5:1a NLT Keep Your Ears Open – I’m guilty.  I come to God each morning with my lengthy prayer list, asking Him for blessings for myself and others.  I ask for salvation for some, healing forContinue reading “Keep Your Ears Open”

Wait For The Lord

Today’s Encouragement is, “But they who wait for the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.” Isaiah 40:31 ESV Wait For The Lord – You’ve heard it, maybe you’ve said it…”Be careful what you pray for;Continue reading “Wait For The Lord”