If You Forgive

Today’s Encouragement is, “and forgive us our sins, as we have forgiven those who sin against us. “If you forgive those who sin against you, your heavenly Father will forgive you.  But if you refuse to forgive others, your Father will not forgive your sins.” Matthew 6:12,14-15 NLT If You Forgive – Some biblical truth isContinue reading “If You Forgive”

Windows of Heaven

Today’s Encouragement is, “’Bring all the tithes into the storehouse so there will be enough food in my Temple. If you do,’ says the LORD of Heaven’s Armies, ‘I will open the windows of heaven for you. I will pour out a blessing so great you won’t have enough room to take it in! TryContinue reading “Windows of Heaven”

Whatever I Have

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 Whatever I Have –  Want to make yourself miserable?  It’s easy.  Just look around you; look at what someone else has.  Their house, car, spouse, bank account, or prestigious job.  It won’t take long…Continue reading “Whatever I Have”

Do Everything

Today’s Encouragement is, “For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.” Philippians 4:13 NLT Do Everything –  This is only possible “through Christ.” He alone is the source of life, hope, power, and spiritual strength.  We also recognize that we cannot do anything without Him. (See John 15:4-5) Yet today’s verse explains that,Continue reading “Do Everything”

Every Thought

Today’s Encouragement is, “We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to obey Christ.” 2 Corinthians 10:5 ESV Every Thought – This phrase appears in Paul’s discussion of dealing with opposition to Jesus’s truth. In the previous verse, he speaks of the “weapons of ourContinue reading “Every Thought”

Hold Tightly

Today’s Encouragement is, “Let us hold tightly without wavering to the hope we affirm, for God can be trusted to keep his promise.” Hebrews 10:23 NLT Hold Tightly – We know that God holds us who believe in Jesus in His hand (Psalm 66:9).  We also know that God allows us to believe or not believe.Continue reading “Hold Tightly”

Continue To Believe

Today’s Encouragement is, “But you must continue to believe this truth and stand firmly in it. Don’t drift away from the assurance you received when you heard the Good News.” Colossians 1:23a NLT Continue To Believe – And What is this truth? Verse 22 reads, “Yet now he has reconciled you to himself through theContinue reading “Continue To Believe”

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”

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”