Today’s Encouragement is, “Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.” Romans 12:2 Let God – Ever notice how often we areContinue reading “Let God”
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Give Up Your Life
Today’s Encouragement is, “If you cling to your life, you will lose it; but if you give up your life for me, you will find it.” Matthew 10:39 NLT Give Up Your Life – In the preceding verses, he explained that we must love Him even more than our family! “If you love your fatherContinue reading “Give Up Your Life”
Letting the Spirit Control
Today’s Encouragement is, “So letting your sinful nature control your mind leads to death. But letting the Spirit control your mind leads to life and peace.” Romans 8:6 NLT Letting The Spirit Control – We Let – one or the other – control our minds. We may call it or believe it is fate, our past,Continue reading “Letting the Spirit Control”
Pray About Everything
Today’s Encouragement is, “Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need and thank him for all he has done. [7] Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7 NLT PrayContinue reading “Pray About Everything”
Your Will, Not Mine
Today’s Encouragement is, “He went on a little farther and bowed with his face to the ground, praying, ‘My Father! If it is possible, let this cup of suffering be taken away from me. Yet I want your will to be done, not mine.’” Matthew 26:39 NLT Your will, not mine – We all inherentlyContinue reading “Your Will, Not Mine”
Do What Pleases Him
Today’s Encouragement is, “For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases him. Do everything without complaining and arguing.” Philippians 2:13-14 NLT Do What Pleases Him – Now, this is amazing- God is (Now, already) Working in you (He is doing this in us) Giving both desireContinue reading “Do What Pleases Him”
To Be Content
Today’s Encouragement is, “Not that I was ever in need, for I have learned how to be content with whatever I have.” Philippians 4:11 NLT To Be Content – This is a truly remarkable statement. I have learned…. It’s a process. Contentment is a learned state of mind. It has nothing to do with circumstances, possessions,Continue reading “To Be Content”
Who Am I
Today’s Encouragement is, “‘Now go, for I am sending you to Pharaoh. You must lead my people Israel out of Egypt.’ But Moses protested to God, ‘Who am I to appear before Pharaoh? Who am I to lead the people of Israel out of Egypt?’” Exodus 3:10-11 NLT Who Am I – Moses protested! God wasContinue reading “Who Am I”
We Belong to the Lord
Today’s Encouragement is, “For we don’t live for ourselves or die for ourselves. [8] If we live, it’s to honor the Lord. And if we die, it’s to honor the Lord. So whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord.” Romans 14:7-8 NLT We belong to the Lord – We are His, HisContinue reading “We Belong to the Lord”
Let God
Today’s Encouragement is, “Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.” Romans 12:2 (NLT) Let God – Interesting how this is phrased…Continue reading “Let God”