Today’s Engagement is, “Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NLT Never Stop Praying – Remember – This is God’s will for us who belong to Jesus. Is it possible that the greatest thing we canContinue reading “Never Stop Praying”
Tag Archives: Persistence
Will He Find Faith
Today’s Engagement is, “Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on earth?” Luke 18:8b ESV Will He Find Faith – We’re familiar with this poignant question from Jesus, but please note the context. It follows the parable of the persistent widow, which was introduced with: “One day Jesus told his disciplesContinue reading “Will He Find Faith”
If You Believe
Today’s Encouragement is, “I tell you, you can pray for anything, and if you believe that you’ve received it, it will be yours.” Mark 11:24 NLT If You Believe – We have a choice; believe or not. There’s really no neutral ground. What do we believe? Karma, Astrology, Religion, or Atheism, there are unlimited choices.Continue reading “If You Believe”
Keep On Asking
Today’s Encouragement is, “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.” Matthew 7:7 NLT Keep On Asking – We are fickle. We get concerned about something today, pray fervently about it, ask others toContinue reading “Keep On Asking”
Always Pray II
Today’s Encouragement is, “One day Jesus told his disciples a story to show that they should always pray and never give up.” Luke 18:1 NLT Always Pray II – We pray to ask God to guide us, protect us, and provide for us. Prayer is not an obligation, duty, or spiritual exercise, it is aContinue reading “Always Pray II”
Always Pray
Today’s Encouragement is, “One day Jesus told his disciples a story to show that they should always pray and never give up.” Luke 18:1 NLT Always Pray – My friend, we have been given the singular privilege of speaking directly to God, the Creator, King, and Master of All that is, seen and unseen… thisContinue reading “Always Pray”
Pray For All
Today’s Encouragement is, “I urge you, first of all, to pray for all people. Ask God to help them; intercede on their behalf, and give thanks for them.” 1 Timothy 2:1 NLT Pray For All – Really? All people? Even our enemies? The annoying ones? The selfish and mean ones? The abusers? The criminals? Political enemies? All? Really?Continue reading “Pray For All”
A Little While
Today’s Encouragement is, “So after you have suffered a little while, he will restore, support, and strengthen you, and he will place you on a firm foundation.” 1 Peter 5:10b NLT A Little While – I didn’t write this; God did, through Peter. If I had my way, I’d say that God will make sureContinue reading “A Little While”
Day And Night
Today’s Encouragement is, “But they delight in the law of the LORD, meditating on it day and night. They are like trees planted along the riverbank, bearing fruit each season. Their leaves never wither, and they prosper in all they do.” Psalm 1:2-3 NLT Day and Night – This psalm describes a person who desiresContinue reading “Day And Night”
Make Your Demands Again
Today’s Encouragement is, “Then the LORD said to Moses, ‘Return to Pharaoh and make your demands again. I have made him and his officials stubborn so I can display my miraculous signs among them.’” Exodus 10:1 NLT Make Your Demands Again – Doesn’t it seem strange? God has ultimate power and authority over everyone and everything,Continue reading “Make Your Demands Again”