Today’s Encouragement is, [Jesus said,] “Anyone who listens to my teaching and follows it is wise, like a person who builds a house on solid rock.” Matthew 7:24 NLT Solid Rock – Years ago, a wise friend pointed out that although we went to different denominational churches, we had many essential beliefs in common. HeContinue reading “Solid Rock”
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Fix Your Thoughts
Today’s Encouragement is, “And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise.” Philippians 4:8 NLT Fix your thoughts – Our thoughts and managing those thoughts… are our responsibility!Continue reading “Fix Your Thoughts”
Constantly Remember
Today’s Encouragement is, “Timothy, I thank God for you-the God I serve with a clear conscience, just as my ancestors did. Night and day I constantly remember you in my prayers.” 2 Timothy 1:3 NLT Constantly Remember – Prayer is the perfect way to remember another person. Paul, the wise mentor, tells his younger student,Continue reading “Constantly Remember”
Do Everything
Today’s Encouragement is, “For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.” Philippians 4:13 NLT Do Everything – This is only possible “through Christ.” He alone is the source of life, hope, power, and spiritual strength. We also recognize that we cannot do anything without Him. (See John 15:4-5) Yet today’s verse explains that,Continue reading “Do Everything”
God’s Will
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”
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”