Today’s Encouragement is, “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.” A New Creation – Because of Jesus, we are changed, we are new creatures, and we are forgiven, clean, and holy. Because we believe in Jesus, we are forever- Right withContinue reading “A New Creation”
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Surrounded By Witnesses
Today’s Encouragement is, “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down…” Hebrews 12:1a NLT Surrounded By Witnesses – My amazing father, who was 105, passed from this life to Eternity two months ago. Throughout his adultContinue reading “Surrounded By Witnesses”
A Vast Host
Today’s Encouragement is, “Suddenly, the angel was joined by a vast host of others-the armies of heaven – praising God and saying, ‘Glory to God in highest heaven, and peace on earth to those with whom God is pleased.’” Luke 2:13-14 NLT A Vast Host – Imagine with me, the still of a desert night,Continue reading “A Vast Host”
I Bring You Good News
Today’s Encouragement is, “That night there were shepherds staying in the fields nearby, guarding their flocks of sheep. Suddenly, an angel of the Lord appeared among them, and the radiance of the Lord’s glory surrounded them. They were terrified, but the angel reassured them. “Don’t be afraid!” he said. “I bring you good news thatContinue reading “I Bring You Good News”
Let Yourselves Be Wronged
Today’s Encouragement is, “Why not just accept the injustice and leave it at that? Why not let yourselves be cheated?” 1 Corinthians 6:7b NLT Let Yourselves Be Cheated – We expect justice, don’t we? We’re God’s people; shouldn’t we be treated with respect and dignity? Shouldn’t God arrange things so that we are insulated from harm,Continue reading “Let Yourselves Be Wronged”
Be Thankful
Today’s Encouragement is, “Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:18 NLT Be Thankful – The Bible repeats the theme, “Give Thanks, Be Thankful!” A grateful heart is God’s will for His people and a clear indication of spiritual maturity. The more weContinue reading “Be Thankful”
Give Thanks For Everything
Today’s Encouragement is, “And give thanks for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.” Ephesians 5:20 NLT Give Thanks For Everything – Each day, I begin my devotional time with God by praying this prayer of thanksgiving. It applies to each of us who believe, regardless of our circumstances. It’s allContinue reading “Give Thanks For Everything”
No One
Today’s Encouragement is, “My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one can snatch them away from me, for my Father has given them to me, and he is more powerful than anyone else. No one can snatch themContinue reading “No One”
Nothing Good
Today’s Encouragement is, “And I know that nothing good lives in me, that is, in my sinful nature. I want to do what is right, but I can’t.” Romans 7:18 NLT Nothing good – In much of Romans 7, Paul lays bare the ugly truth of sin. He admits to God and us that heContinue reading “Nothing Good”
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”