Today’s Encouragement is, “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.” Hebrews 13:8 NLT The same – Many of us would like to have a closer relationship with God. We know we would be better off, and we know that prayer can and would help us be better people and Christians. But we justContinue reading “The Same”
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But With God
Today’s Encouragement is, “Jesus looked at them intently and said, ‘Humanly speaking, it is impossible. But with God everything is possible.’” Matthew 19:26 But With God – Today’s verse is another foundational truth – “With God, everything is possible.” God is Omnipotent, which means All-Powerful, Almighty. He can do anything (some qualify this with –Continue reading “But With God”
Keep On
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.” Luke 11:9 NLT Keep On – Jesus’ disciples asked Him, “Teach us to pray.”(v1) He responded with whatContinue reading “Keep On”
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 Never Give Up – We might be tempted to give up on our prayers at times. Seeing little to no results for weeks, months, or years… we are such impatientContinue reading “Never Give Up”
Wait Patiently
Today’s Encouragement is, “Wait patiently for the LORD. Be brave and courageous. Yes, wait patiently for the LORD.” Psalm 27:14 NLT Wait Patiently- This message is crystal clear: “Wait! Patiently, Bravely, and Courageously – Wait for the Lord! Waiting is an essential component of our Christian life. (Wish it wasn’t!) Children are inherently impatient, wantingContinue reading “Wait Patiently”
Daily Bread
Today’s Encouragement is, “Give us this day our daily bread.” Matthew 6:11 ESV Daily Bread – This is from the model prayer that Jesus taught to His disciples. Was He only talking about bread? Previously, he reminded us, “It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes fromContinue reading “Daily Bread”
Keep Your Ears Open
Today’s Encouragement is, “As you enter the house of God, keep your ears open and your mouth shut.” Ecclesiastes 5:1a NLT Keep Your Ears Open – I’m guilty. I come to God each morning with my lengthy prayer list, asking Him for blessings for myself and others. I ask for salvation for some, healing forContinue reading “Keep Your Ears Open”
Hear and Accept
Today’s Encouragement is, “And the seed that fell on good soil represents those who hear and accept God’s word and produce a harvest of thirty, sixty, or even a hundred times as much as had been planted!” Mark 4:20 NLT Hear And Accept – Many people heard Jesus’ preaching. In the Bible, we read thatContinue reading “Hear and Accept”
Wait For The Lord
Today’s Encouragement is, “But they who wait for the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.” Isaiah 40:31 ESV Wait For The Lord – You’ve heard it, maybe you’ve said it…”Be careful what you pray for;Continue reading “Wait For The Lord”
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 Never Give Up – Sometimes – our prayers seem unanswered; the healing doesn’t come; our loved ones are not saved. We want to know- Why? Is it some sin thatContinue reading “Never Give Up”