Today’s Encouragement is, “Yet what we suffer now is nothing compared to the glory he will reveal to us later. For all creation is waiting eagerly for that future day when God will reveal who his children really are.” Romans 8:18-19 NLT We clearly will endure suffering. God doesn’t sugarcoat the truth. “Here on earthContinue reading “God Will Reveal”
Tag Archives: Perspective
They Went Home
Today’s Encouragement is, “And when all the crowd that came to see the crucifixion saw what had happened, they went home in deep sorrow.” Luke 23:48 NLT They went home – Can you imagine His followers’ shock, horror, disappointment, grief, sorrow, emptiness, and complete despair, especially the disciples? Their leader, master, and friend had beenContinue reading “They Went Home”
Our Present Troubles
Today’s Encouragement is, “For our present troubles are small and won’t last very long. Yet they produce for us a glory that vastly outweighs them and will last forever!” 2 Corinthians 4:17 “(NLT) Our Present Troubles – Is it possible – that whatever trouble you are facing right now, battle, problem, illness, pain, grief, orContinue reading “Our Present Troubles”
Look Up
Today’s Encouragement is, “I look up to the mountains- does my help come from there? My help comes from the LORD, who made heaven and earth!” Psalm 121:1-2 NLT Look up – We say, “Things are looking up!” “He can’t see the forest for the trees.” “I’m looking forward to it.” “Open your eyes!” The connection betweenContinue reading “Look Up”
I Lift Up My Eyes
Today’s Encouragement is, “I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come? My help comes from the LORD, who made heaven and earth.” Psalm 121:1-2 ESV Lift Up My Eyes – This has happened several times in my life. I find myself frustrated, exhausted, sad, depressed, worried, obsessing, or otherwiseContinue reading “I Lift Up My Eyes”
So Unreliable
Today’s Encouragement is 1 Timothy 6:17 NLT Teach those who are rich in this world not to be proud and not to trust in their money, which is so unreliable. Their trust should be in God, who richly gives us all we need for our enjoyment. So unreliable – The wisdom of biblical truthContinue reading “So Unreliable”
Great Joy
Today’s Encouragement is James 1:2 NLT Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. Great Joy – For context, consider this from Isaiah 55:9 NLT “For just as the heavens are higher than the earth, so my ways are higher than your ways andContinue reading “Great Joy”