Today’s Encouragement is, “And you are helping us by praying for us. Then many people will give thanks because God has graciously answered so many prayers for our safety.” 2 Corinthians 1:11 NLT So Many Prayers – We can only do so much, my friends. Our own time, skills, and resources are limited. We have friendsContinue reading “So Many Prayers”
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Come Close
Today’s Encouragement is “Come close to God, and God will come close to you.” James 4:8a NLT Come Close – Here is another wonderful promise: as we come close to God, He comes close to us. Like the prodigal son who returned to his father in desperation, in hope of safety, and found his fatherContinue reading “Come Close”
Come To Me
Today’s Encouragement is, [Jesus said,] “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28 Come To Me – Notice that there is an implicit ‘If/Then’ in Jesus’ statement; there often is. If – we come, then – He will give rest. We are invited to ‘come toContinue reading “Come To Me”
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”
All Night
Today’s Encouragement is “One day soon afterward Jesus went up on a mountain to pray, and he prayed to God all night.” Luke 6:12 NLT All Night – Jesus went up on a mountain. Alone. No hotel room, no cabin. Sat under the stars. Alone. All night. And prayed. No sleep. No food. No water.Continue reading “All Night”
Pray For Anything
Today’s Encouragement is, “You can pray for anything, and if you have faith, you will receive it.” Matthew 21:22 Pray For Anything – I confess, I often act as if I don’t believe this! And, I admit, that is a lack of faith; more accurately, it is faithlessness, or even unfaithfulness. In my defense, I wantContinue reading “Pray For Anything”
Use My Name
Today’s Encouragement is, “I tell you the truth, you will ask the Father directly, and he will grant your request because you use my name.” John 16:23b NLT Use My Name – The Name of Jesus is the name above all names. (Philippians 2:9) Our connection with Jesus causes God to hear and answer ourContinue reading “Use My Name”
Peace Will Guard
Today’s Encouragement (Last day) is, “Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7 NLT His peaceContinue reading “Peace Will Guard”
Experience God’s Peace
Today’s Encouragement is STILL, “Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7 NLT ExperienceContinue reading “Experience God’s Peace”
Thank Him
Today’s Encouragement is still focused on, “Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7Continue reading “Thank Him”
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