Today’s Encouragement is, “Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easyContinue reading “Rest For Your Souls”
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The Spirit Gives You Life
Today’s Encouragement is, “And Christ lives within you, so even though your body will die because of sin, the Spirit gives you life because you have been made right with God.” Romans 8:10 NLT The Spirit Gives You Life – We love them! Books, TV shows, and movies about ‘superheroes!’ Heros are a part ofContinue reading “The Spirit Gives You Life”
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”
Let Me Hear
Today’s Encouragement is, “Let me hear of your unfailing love each morning, for I am trusting you. Show me where to walk, for I give myself to you.” Psalm 143:8 NLT Let Me Hear – The wisdom of God’s Word teaches us to read, hear, taste, and seek from Him, His Spirit, His Word, andContinue reading “Let Me Hear”
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”