Today’s Encouragement is “One day Jesus told his disciples a story to show that they should always pray and never give up.” Luke 18:1 NLT Never Give Up – Sometimes – our prayers seem unanswered; the healing doesn’t come; our loved ones are not saved. We want to know- Why? Is it some sin thatContinue reading “Never Give Up”
Tag Archives: Trust
Rely Only On God
Today’s Encouragement is, “In fact, we expected to die. But as a result, we stopped relying on ourselves and learned to rely only on God, who raises the dead.” 2 Corinthians 1:9 NLT Rely Only on God – Paul describes in the previous verses that he had recently experienced so much trouble that he thoughtContinue reading “Rely Only On God”
Follow Me
Today’s Encouragement is John 10:27 ESV My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me. Follow Me – Jesus called his disciples to join Him with this invitation, “Follow Me.” In several instances, He invited others with the exact words, but they did not follow Him. Imagine rejecting Jesus’ personal invitationContinue reading “Follow Me”
At An Acceptable Time
Today’s Encouragement is Psalm 69:13 ESV But as for me, my prayer is to you, O Lord. At an acceptable time, O God, in the abundance of your steadfast love answer me in your saving faithfulness. At an acceptable time – David was in great distress (v17) and despair (v20), and he was weary (v3)Continue reading “At An Acceptable Time”
Your Own Understanding
Today’s Encouragement is Proverbs 3:5-6 NLT Trust in the LORD with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take. Your Own Understanding – More good news! We don’t have to figure everything out! Our own understanding isContinue reading “Your Own Understanding”
The Lord Disciplines
Today’s Encouragement Is Hebrews 12:6 NLT For the LORD disciplines those he loves, and he punishes each one he accepts as his child. The Lord Disciplines – “Wait just a minute, I think I’ll pass! I don’t want any discipline; I’m an adult now, but thanks anyway.” If we’re honest, there are aspects of thisContinue reading “The Lord Disciplines”
Will Receive
Today’s Encouragement is John 16:24b NLT Ask, using my name, and you will receive. You Will Receive – Is it possible that: All His answers, every time God answers our prayers – He does so in His way, His wisdom over ours … In His perfect wisdom, timing and form. He doesn’t do ‘everything weContinue reading “Will Receive”
Infinitely More
Today’s Encouragement is Ephesians 3:20 NLT Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think. Infinitely more – Paul writes these encouraging words as he concludes his wonderful prayer. As if saying to us, to himself, and acknowledgingContinue reading “Infinitely More”
I Trust
Today’s Encouragement is Psalm 56:3-4 NLT But when I am afraid, I will put my trust in you. I praise God for what he has promised. I trust in God, so why should I be afraid? What can mere mortals do to me? David writes that he IS afraid, he’s writing while still IN hisContinue reading “I Trust”
Trust In The Name
Today’s Encouragement is Psalm 20:7 ESV Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the LORD our God. We Trust In The Name – Our Trust, Confidence, Strength, our every Hope – is in Our God. We may have skills, abilities, strengths… but these are not worthy ofContinue reading “Trust In The Name”