To Fill Our Hearts – Today’s Encouragement is, “For we know how dearly God loves us, because he has given us the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts with his love.” Romans 5:5b NLT God has given us- already, it’s accomplished! It’s a gift – Not deserved, not earned, but God’s sovereign choice. The giftContinue reading “To Fill Our Hearts”
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Your Word
Today’s Encouragement is, “Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path.” Psalm 119:105 NLT Your Word – Remember, because we have the Gospel message of Jesus, all references to God’s word in the Old Testament refer to both His written words, our Bible, but also to the LivingContinue reading “Your Word”
Always Before Me
Today’s Encouragement is, “I have set the LORD always before me; because he is at my right hand, I shall not be shaken. Therefore, my heart is glad, and my whole being rejoices; my flesh also dwells secure.” Psalm 16:8-9 ESV Always Before Me – What or whom is ‘set before’ you? We each chooseContinue reading “Always Before Me”
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”