He Holds Fast To Me

Today’s Encouragement is, “Because he holds fast to me in love, I will deliver him; I will protect him, because he knows my name. When he calls to me, I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble; I will rescue him and honor him. With long life I will satisfy him andContinue reading “He Holds Fast To Me”

Been With Jesus

Today’s Encouragement is, “The members of the council were amazed when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, for they could see that they were ordinary men with no special training in the Scriptures. They also recognized them as men who had been with Jesus.” Acts 4:13 NLT Been With Jesus –  Wait, aren’tContinue reading “Been With Jesus”

Satisfy Me

Today’s Encouragement is, “You satisfy me more than the richest feast. I will praise you with songs of joy.” Psalm 63:5 NLT Satisfy me –  It’s sad, but true, we rarely are… satisfied.   We’re so busy, and perpetually dissatisfied, uncomfortable, unsettled, and unhappy!   This is not the abundant life that Jesus has provided for us!  In fact,Continue reading “Satisfy Me”

So Run

Today’s Encouragement is, “But you, Timothy, are a man of God; so run from all these evil things. Pursue righteousness and a godly life, along with faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness.”1 Timothy 6:11 NLT So Run! – Run from all these evil things! Which evil things? All of them!  (See the previous verses for more specifics.)Continue reading “So Run”

Argued With The Lord

Today’s Encouragement is, “But Moses argued with the LORD, saying, ‘I can’t do it! I’m such a clumsy speaker! Why should Pharaoh listen to me?” Exodus 6:30 NLT Argued With The Lord –  God clearly called Moses to go to Egypt to set His people free; He used a burning bush and other miracles. Yet,Continue reading “Argued With The Lord”

Devote Yourselves

Today’s Encouragement is, “Devote yourselves to prayer with an alert mind and a thankful heart.” Colossians 4:2 NLT Devote yourselves –  What are you devoted to?  There are lots of options!  We can be devoted to our jobs, professions, sports teams, hobbies, families, churches, spouses, and children.   But God, in His wisdom, advises us to be devotedContinue reading “Devote Yourselves”

You Have Done Nothing

Today’s Encouragement is, “Then Moses went back to the LORD and protested, ‘Why have you brought all this trouble on your own people, Lord? Why did you send me? Ever since I came to Pharaoh as your spokesman, he has been even more brutal to your people. And you have done nothing to rescue them!’”Continue reading “You Have Done Nothing”

All Your Needs

Today’s Encouragement is, “And this same God who takes care of me will supply all your needs from his glorious riches, which have been given to us in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:19 NLT All Your Needs –  From a human perspective, we associate dependence with weakness.  “He’s still dependent on his parents for financial support,” “she’sContinue reading “All Your Needs”

United With Christ

Today’s Encouragement is, “For you are all children of God through faith in Christ Jesus. And all who have been united with Christ in baptism have put on Christ, like putting on new clothes.” Galatians 3:26-27 NLT United With Christ –  There is something about the simple act of putting on new clothes that affectsContinue reading “United With Christ”

Understand What The Spirit Means

Today’s Encouragement is, “But people who aren’t spiritual can’t receive these truths from God’s Spirit. It all sounds foolish to them and they can’t understand it, for only those who are spiritual can understand what the Spirit means.” 1 Corinthians 2:14 NLT Understand What The Spirit Means –  This is hard to grasp.  We live inContinue reading “Understand What The Spirit Means”