Do These Things

Today’s Encouragement is, “So, dear brothers and sisters, work hard to prove that you really are among those God has called and chosen. Do these things, and you will never fall away.” 2 Peter 1:10 NLT Do These Things –  In the preceding verses (5-7), he expounds: Add “these things” to your faith: moral excellence, Continue reading “Do These Things”

Your Roots Will Grow

Today’s Encouragement is, “Then Christ will make his home in your hearts as you trust in him. Your roots will grow down into God’s love and keep you strong.” Ephesians 3:17 NLT Your roots will grow – Now that we have accepted Christ – He will make His home in your heart – as youContinue reading “Your Roots Will Grow”

He Will Empower You

Today’s Encouragement is, “When I think of all this, I fall to my knees and pray to the Father, the Creator of everything in heaven and on earth. I pray that from his glorious, unlimited resources, he will empower you with inner strength through his Spirit.” Ephesians 3:14-16 NLT He Will Empower You –  Paul’sContinue reading “He Will Empower You”

Can Do Nothing

Today’s Encouragement is, “For apart from me you can do nothing.” John 15:5 NLT Can Do Nothing –  The hymn “I Need Thee Every Hour” was written by Annie S. Hawks and Robert Lowry in 1872. (here with modernized lyrics.) The words of this prayer/hymn are a desperate plea for God to help and hearContinue reading “Can Do Nothing”

An Encouraging Word

Today’s Encouragement is, “Worry weighs a person down; an encouraging word cheers a person up.” Proverbs 12:25 NLT An Encouraging Word-  There’s plenty in this world to worry about! Plenty of discouraging things! The economy, wars, cultural upheaval, pandemics… this list is endless!  The information about these situations is also limitless; everywhere we turn… there’s plentyContinue reading “An Encouraging Word”

The Sword

Today’s Encouragement is, “Take the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.” Ephesians 6:17b NLT The Sword – In this battle with spiritual enemies (Ephesians 6:12), we are given perfect spiritual armor (v13-18). But only one weapon is needed… the Word of God, which is described as a spiritual sword. Why aContinue reading “The Sword”

Fighting

Today’s Encouragement is, “For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places.” Ephesians 6:12 NLT Fighting – Encouraging? Well, in a respect, it is. We need to understand and remember… weContinue reading “Fighting”

The Strength of My Heart

Today’s Encouragement is, “My health may fail, and my spirit may grow weak, but God remains the strength of my heart; he is mine forever.” Psalm 73:26 NLT The Strength of My Heart – We don’t want to be weak, sick, defeated, helpless, in need, broken, or beaten down by life, people, or circumstances… butContinue reading “The Strength of My Heart”

Become Powerful

Today’s Encouragement is, “But when he had become powerful, he also became proud, which led to his downfall.” 2 Chronicles 26:16a NLT Become Powerful- The Old Testament kings often served God faithfully in their early years while their kingdom was being established. But when they became powerful and full of pride in all their accomplishments,Continue reading “Become Powerful”