Today’s Encouragement is, “He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. When they are troubled, we will be able to give them the same comfort God has given us.” 2 Corinthians 1:4 NLT He Comforts Us – In all our troubles! He comforts us! We can comfort others! The sameContinue reading “He Comforts Us”
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To Be Content
Today’s Encouragement is, “Not that I was ever in need, for I have learned how to be content with whatever I have.” Philippians 4:11 NLT To Be Content – This is a truly remarkable statement. I have learned…. It’s a process. Contentment is a learned state of mind. It has nothing to do with circumstances, possessions,Continue reading “To Be Content”
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”
You Joy Will Overflow
Today’s Encouragement is, “I have told you these things so that you will be filled with my joy. Yes, your joy will overflow!” John 15:11 NLT Your Joy Will Overflow – When I read something like this from God’s word, a promise that seems… too good to be true… I ask, “Did Jesus fail?” Did HeContinue reading “You Joy Will Overflow”
A Resounding Yes
Today’s Encouragement is, “For all of God’s promises have been fulfilled in Christ with a resounding ‘Yes!’” 2 Corinthians 1:20a NLT A Resounding Yes – May I share a personal experience? Today, in my morning devotional, I was thinking about Romans 8:6: “Let the Holy Spirit control your mind.” I spoke to the Holy SpiritContinue reading “A Resounding Yes”
Contentment
Today’s Encouragement is, “Not that I was ever in need, for I have learned how to be content with whatever I have.” Philippians 4:11 NLT How to be content – Notice that Paul writes, “I have learned…” Contentment isn’t a natural outlook, attitude, or the modern term ‘worldview’… instead, it is a learned trait, aContinue reading “Contentment”
Right With God
Today’s Encouragement is, “He was handed over to die because of our sins, and he was raised to life to make us right with God.” Romans 4:25 NLT Right With God – Did Jesus Fail? Ever? Was His life on earth a failure? Was His death a failure? Did He fail to achieve anything He determinedContinue reading “Right With God”
Set The Mind
Today’s Encouragement is, “For to set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace.” Romans 8:6 ESV Set the mind – We do this… we set our minds on something, to something; it’s our decision, our actions. We determine what we think about (set our mindsContinue reading “Set The Mind”
Word of Encouragement
Today’s Encouragement is, “After the usual readings from the books of Moses and the prophets, those in charge of the service sent them this message: ‘Brothers, if you have any word of encouragement for the people, come and give it.’” Acts 13:15 NLT Word of Encouragement – This world, especially the news media, is fullContinue reading “Word of Encouragement”
What Joy!
Today’s Encouragement is, “What joy for those who can live in your house, always singing your praises.” Psalm 84:4 NLT What Joy – We don’t speak much about Joy, do we? Wonder why. This verse speaks of joy, living in God’s house, and singing His praises. These are connected related concepts. Do you want Joy? I certainly do!Continue reading “What Joy!”