Today’s Encouragement is, “You will restore me to even greater honor and comfort me once again.” Psalm 71:21 NLT Will Restore Me – Let’s examine the context of this bold, confident statement of faith. In Psalm 71, David begins in desperation, crying out: Help me and rescue me from my enemies (v4), I’m growing oldContinue reading “Will Restore Me”
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Perhaps The Lord Will
Today’s Encouragement is, “And perhaps the LORD will see that I am being wronged and will bless me because of these curses today.” 2 Samuel 16:12 NLT Perhaps The Lord Will – King David was fleeing from His Kingdom. His son, Absolom, had usurped the throne, and he left in sorrow and grief. Shimei cursed him,Continue reading “Perhaps The Lord Will”
I Will
Today’s Encouragement is, “The LORD says, ‘I will rescue those who love me. I will protect those who trust in my name. When they call on me, I will answer; I will be with them in trouble. I will rescue and honor them. I will reward them with a long life and give them myContinue reading “I Will”
They Cried in Their Trouble
Today’s Encouragement is, “‘LORD, help!’ they cried in their trouble, and he rescued them from their distress.” Psalm 107:6 NLT They Cried in Their Trouble – This sentence is repeated four times in this psalm. Each time, it is the people’s response to suffering. Some had wandered (v4), were in prison, rebellious (v10-11), were foolish andContinue reading “They Cried in Their Trouble”
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”
Rescue Me
Today’s Encouragement is Psalm 119:146 NLT I cry out to you; rescue me, that I may obey your laws. Rescue Me – There’s no place in God’s word where He says, “You made your bed, now sleep in it!” He never says, “You made this mess, you deserve it.” He doesn’t say, “It’s your faultContinue reading “Rescue Me”
Keep Me From
Today’s Encouragement is Psalm 19:12-13 NLT How can I know all the sins lurking in my heart? Cleanse me from these hidden faults. Keep your servant from deliberate sins! Don’t let them control me. Then I will be free of guilt and innocent of great sin. Keep Me From – After recounting the greatness ofContinue reading “Keep Me From”
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