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”
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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”
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”
Our Refuge and Strength
Today’s Encouragement is, “God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble.” Psalm 46:1 NLT Our Refuge and Strength – A refuge is a place of safety; it is secure, solid, and reliable. It is our defensive position. A strength is ability, power, and advantage. It is our offensive weapon.Continue reading “Our Refuge and Strength”
Daily Bread
Today’s Encouragement is, “Give us this day our daily bread.” Matthew 6:11 ESV Daily Bread – This is from the model prayer that Jesus taught to His disciples. Was He only talking about bread? Previously, he reminded us, “It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes fromContinue reading “Daily Bread”
Run With Endurance
Today’s Encouragement is Hebrews 12:1c-2a NLT And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us. We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith. Run With Endurance – As a believer in Christ, our life is like a race. And we are theContinue reading “Run With Endurance”