Today’s Encouragement is, “And so I tell you, keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks, receives. Everyone who seeks, finds. And to everyone who knocks, the door will beContinue reading “Keep On”
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Devote Yourselves
Today’s Encouragement is, “Devote yourselves to prayer with an alert mind and a thankful heart.” Colossians 4:2 NLT Devote Yourselves- This is the best approach to prayer. Too often, we tell others we’re praying for them, but then we don’t! Instead, we can be devoted, steadfast, and persevering in prayer. One approach is to prayContinue reading “Devote Yourselves”
Prayed Very Earnestly
Today’s Encouragement is, “But while Peter was in prison, the church prayed very earnestly for him.” Acts 12:5 NLT Prayed Very Earnestly – The church prayed… Very Earnestly…. For him. This is an essential purpose of our church family—earnest prayer. It is one reason we need a church family and an example of how we areContinue reading “Prayed Very Earnestly”
Prayed Regularly
Today’s Encouragement is, “In Caesarea there lived a Roman army officer named Cornelius, who was a captain of the Italian Regiment. He was a devout, God-fearing man, as was everyone in his household. He gave generously to the poor and prayed regularly to God.” Acts 10:1-2 NLT Prayed Regularly- Cornelius was a Roman officer, andContinue reading “Prayed Regularly”
You Don’t Ask
Today’s Encouragement is, “Yet you don’t have what you want because you don’t ask God for it.” James 4:2 NLT You don’t ask – How many of us struggle with something – but don’t ask God for help? We might read this passage with a selfish heart and think, “I should ask for a newContinue reading “You Don’t Ask”
No Other Name
Today’s Encouragement is, “There is salvation in no one else! God has given no other name under heaven by which we must be saved.” Acts 4:12 NLT No Other Name – “Jesus told him, I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me.’” John 14:6Continue reading “No Other Name”
Sought God Wholeheartedly
Today’s encouragement is, “In all that he did in the service of the Temple of God and in his efforts to follow God’s laws and commands, Hezekiah sought his God wholeheartedly. As a result, he was very successful. After Hezekiah had faithfully carried out this work, King Sennacherib of Assyria invaded Judah. 2 Chronicles 31:21-32:1aContinue reading “Sought God Wholeheartedly”
The Strength of My Heart
Today’s Encouragement is, “My health may fail, and my spirit may grow weak, but God remains the strength of my heart; he is mine forever.” Psalm 73:26 NLT The Strength of My Heart – We don’t want to be weak, sick, defeated, helpless, in need, broken, or beaten down by life, people, or circumstances… butContinue reading “The Strength of My Heart”
God’s Peace
Today’s Encouragement is, “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 4:7 NLT God’s Peace- The previous verse describes the spiritual process and the steps necessary for arriving at what may seem impossible: God’s Peace! UnlikeContinue reading “God’s Peace”
Instead, Pray
Today’s Encouragement 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.” Philippians 4:6-7a NLT Instead Pray – This passage proscribes the process of peace. Do you see it? Don’t WorryContinue reading “Instead, Pray”