Today’s Encouragement is, “So I let them follow their own stubborn desires, living according to their own ideas. Oh, that my people would listen to me! Oh, that Israel would follow me, walking in my paths!” Psalm 81:12-13 NLT Their Own Desires – God’s people, including the ancient nation of Israel, every believer since then,Continue reading “Their Own Desires”
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You Will Find Him
Today’s Encouragement is, “If you look for me wholeheartedly, you will find me.” Jeremiah 29:13 NLT You Will Find Me – God has promised that He will be with us, never fail or abandon us (Deuteronomy 31:6), because we are His (Isaiah 43:1). Please recognize that our identity is determined by God, not by ourContinue reading “You Will Find Him”
Faith Is Flourishing
Today’s Encouragement is, “Dear brothers and sisters, we can’t help but thank God for you, because your faith is flourishing and your love for one another is growing.” 2 Thessalonians 1:3 NLT Faith is Flourishing – Two reasons are given to thank God for this group of believers, the church of Thessalonica. Their faith wasContinue reading “Faith Is Flourishing”
At The Lord’s Feet
Today’s Encouragement is, “And she had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet and listened to his teaching. (Jesus said,) ‘But one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion, which will not be taken away from her.’”Luke 10:39,42 ESV At The Lord’s Feet – Mary sat listening to Jesus. SheContinue reading “At The Lord’s Feet”
Belong To Christ
Today’s Encouragement is, “So now there is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus. And because you belong to him, the power of the life-giving Spirit has freed you from the power of sin that leads to death.” Romans 8:1-2 NLT Belong to Christ – More truths that transform us. We Belong toContinue reading “Belong To Christ”
Come Back
Today’s Encouragement is, “So we are Christ’s ambassadors; God is making his appeal through us. We speak for Christ when we plead, ‘Come back to God!’” 2 Corinthians 5:20 NLT Come back – This is an invitation for everyone to come back to God. We who have believed before can return to Him anytime andContinue reading “Come Back”
I Will Be With Them
Today’s Encouragement is, “I have revealed you to them, and I will continue to do so. Then your love for me will be in them, and I will be in them.” John 17:26 NLT I Will Be In Them – Jesus is in us. We often use terms like ‘Jesus is in our hearts’ orContinue reading “I Will Be With Them”
Remain In Me
Today’s Encouragement is, “Yes, I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who remain in me, and I in them, will produce much fruit.” John 15:5a NLT Remain In Me – Jesus essentially says, “Stick with me, and you’ll have a productive, useful life.” Remaining in Him means growing in relationship with Him, muchContinue reading “Remain In Me”
Name Him Jesus
Today’s Encouragement is, “And she will have a son, and you are to name him Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.” Matthew 1:21 NLT Name Him Jesus – What do you call Him? -Is it an “arms-length” term like The man upstairs, The Good Lord, The big man, The big guy?Continue reading “Name Him Jesus”
Everything With Love
Today’s Encouragement is, “Be on guard. Stand firm in the faith. Be courageous. Be strong. And do everything with love.” 1 Corinthians 16:13-14 NLT Everything With Love – In his closing prayer to the believers in Corinth, Paul lists several key points of advice and godly wisdom, including this all-encompassing short phrase, “and do everythingContinue reading “Everything With Love”