Today’s Encouragement 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 This is God’s Will – This verse clarifies God’s will for His people. His will for us is NOT a mysterious pathway or black alleywayContinue reading “God’s Will”
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He Will Empower You
Today’s Encouragement is, “When I think of all this, I fall to my knees and pray to the Father, the Creator of everything in heaven and on earth. I pray that from his glorious, unlimited resources, he will empower you with inner strength through his Spirit.” Ephesians 3:14-16 NLT He Will Empower You – Paul’sContinue reading “He Will Empower You”
Present Your Requests
Today’s Encouragement is, “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” Philippians 4:6 NIV Present your requests – What if, instead of making New Year’s resolutions—a list of all that we want to do, achieve, and become in the coming year… weContinue reading “Present Your Requests”
Surrounded By Witnesses
Today’s Encouragement is, “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down…” Hebrews 12:1a NLT Surrounded By Witnesses – My amazing father, who was 105, passed from this life to Eternity two months ago. Throughout his adultContinue reading “Surrounded By Witnesses”
Can Do Nothing
Today’s Encouragement is, “For apart from me you can do nothing.” John 15:5 NLT Can Do Nothing – The hymn “I Need Thee Every Hour” was written by Annie S. Hawks and Robert Lowry in 1872. (here with modernized lyrics.) The words of this prayer/hymn are a desperate plea for God to help and hearContinue reading “Can Do Nothing”
So Many Prayers
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 believe, we know that God hears every prayer asked in Jesus’ Name. Good prayers, weak prayers, from goodContinue reading “So Many Prayers”
Not To Worry
Today’s Encouragement is, “That is why I tell you not to worry about everyday life-whether you have enough food and drink, or enough clothes to wear. Isn’t life more than food, and your body more than clothing? Matthew 6:25 NLT Not To Worry – We might call it concern, planning, arranging, or preparing… but it’sContinue reading “Not To Worry”
We Love Because
Today’s Encouragement is, “We love because he first loved us.” 1 John 4:19 ESV We Love Because – Have you ever known someone who truly loved you? A parent, spouse, a dear friend… someone who sincerely loved you… What was your response to their love? Did it make you feel warm, secure, content, or even euphoric? Did it causeContinue reading “We Love Because”
His Faith Grew Stronger
Today’s Encouragement is, “Abraham never wavered in believing God’s promise. In fact, his faith grew stronger, and in this, he brought glory to God.” Romans 4:20 NLT His Faith Grew Stronger – I want my Faith to grow stronger. What? Don’t you feel like your faith is already strong? Of course, I do, but as IContinue reading “His Faith Grew Stronger”
Amazed By His Answer
Today’s Encouragement is, “So they failed to trap him by what he said in front of the people. Instead, they were amazed by his answer, and they became silent.” Luke 20:26 NLT Amazed by his answer – The entire chapter of Luke 20 describes the desperate attempts of the religious leaders to trap Jesus inContinue reading “Amazed By His Answer”
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