Today’s Encouragement is, “But when you pray, go away by yourself, shut the door behind you, and pray to your Father in private. Then your Father, who sees everything, will reward you.” Matthew 6:6 NLT In Private – When you pray – We can pray anytime, anywhere, about anything, and everything. God is unlimited and HeContinue reading “In Private”
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If You Return
Today’s Encouragement is, “For the LORD your God is gracious and merciful and will not turn away his face from you, if you return to him.” 2 Chronicles 30:9b ESV If You Return – It is clear throughout the entire Bible that each person is able to turn (or return) to God in faith andContinue reading “If You Return”
Pleaded In Prayer
Today’s Encouragement is, [Jesus said,] “Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift each of you like wheat. But I have pleaded in prayer for you, Simon, that your faith should not fail.” Luke 22:31-32a NLT Pleaded in Prayer – Jesus pleaded in prayer for Peter! We only have a record of a few of Jesus’ prayers,Continue reading “Pleaded In Prayer”
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 can only do so much, my friends. Our own time, skills, and resources are limited. We have friendsContinue reading “So Many Prayers”
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”