Today’s Encouragement is “No, dear brothers and sisters, I have not achieved it, but I focus on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead, I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us.” PhilippiansContinue reading “I Press On”
Tag Archives: Persistence
Always Pray and Never Give Up
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 and Never Give Up – (because we often need to be reminded) Jesus then relates the story, a parable, a spiritual truth, and an eternal lesson concerning theContinue reading “Always Pray and Never Give Up”
Shouted Louder
Today’s Encouragement is, “When Bartimaeus heard that Jesus of Nazareth was nearby, he began to shout, ‘Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!’ ‘Be quiet!’ many of the people yelled at him. But he only shouted louder, ‘Son of David, have mercy on me!’” Mark 10:47-48 NLT Shouted Louder – Bartimaeus was rather shameless,Continue reading “Shouted Louder”
Found Strength
Today’s Encouragement is, “David was now in great danger because all his men were very bitter about losing their sons and daughters, and they began to talk of stoning him. But David found strength in the LORD his God.” 1 Samuel 30:6 NLT Found Strength – David had led his men effectively, and they wereContinue reading “Found Strength”
Endures to the End
Today’s Encouragement is, “Sin will be rampant everywhere, and the love of many will grow cold. But the one who endures to the end will be saved.” Matthew 24:12:13 Endures to the end – Jesus describes “the end of the age” (or the world) with vivid imagery. But sums it up with this statement. Notice HisContinue reading “Endures to the End”
For You I Wait
Today’s Encouragement is, “Lead me in your truth and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation; for you I wait all the day long.” Psalm 25:5 ESV For You I Wait – The Bible has many verses like this: “Wait for the Lord.” And we are promised blessings when we wait forContinue reading “For You I Wait”
Be Very Glad
Today’s Encouragement is, “Dear friends, don’t be surprised at the fiery trials you are going through, as if something strange were happening to you. Instead, be very glad-for these trials make you partners with Christ in his suffering, so that you will have the wonderful joy of seeing his glory when it is revealed toContinue reading “Be Very Glad”
Hold Tightly
Today’s Encouragement is, “Let us hold tightly without wavering to the hope we affirm, for God can be trusted to keep his promise.” Hebrews 10:23 NLT Hold Tightly – We know that God holds us who believe in Jesus in His hand (Psalm 66:9). We also know that God allows us to believe or not believe.Continue reading “Hold Tightly”
Keep On
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. For everyone who asks, receives. Everyone who seeks, finds. And to everyone who knocks, the door will beContinue reading “Keep On”
Keep On
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”