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 – Jesus’ disciples asked Him, “Teach us to pray.”(v1) He responded with whatContinue reading “Keep On”
Tag Archives: Patience
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”
Be Persistent
Today’s Encouragement is, “Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers for all believers everywhere.” Ephesians 6:18b NLT Be Persistent- So often, we earnestly pray for someone or something for a while. But when we don’t see the answer soon, we trail off, moving on to other prayers perhaps, or worse, to less prayer, lessContinue reading “Be Persistent”
At An Acceptable Time
Today’s Encouragement is Psalm 69:13 ESV But as for me, my prayer is to you, O Lord. At an acceptable time, O God, in the abundance of your steadfast love answer me in your saving faithfulness. At an acceptable time – David was in great distress (v17) and despair (v20), and he was weary (v3)Continue reading “At An Acceptable Time”
A Prime Example
Today’s Encouragement is 1 Timothy 1:16 NLT But God had mercy on me so that Christ Jesus could use me as a prime example of his great patience with even the worst sinners. Then others will realize that they, too, can believe in him and receive eternal life. A Prime Example – Paul recognized thatContinue reading “A Prime Example”
Will Receive
Today’s Encouragement is John 16:24b NLT Ask, using my name, and you will receive. You Will Receive – Is it possible that: All His answers, every time God answers our prayers – He does so in His way, His wisdom over ours … In His perfect wisdom, timing and form. He doesn’t do ‘everything weContinue reading “Will Receive”
Be Patient and Stand Firm
Today’s Encouragement is James 5:8 You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord’s coming is near. Be patient – stand firm – In today’s me-first, take-charge, my-way world, patience is an often disrespected or at least overlooked virtue. Why we wait patiently on the Lord is important. If we wait due to doubt andContinue reading “Be Patient and Stand Firm”