You Want To Quit?
Quit giving up on yourself before you get started. You are already victorious! Quit counting yourself out. You are stronger than you think!
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If Not for Your Grace
Thought: Is there something you just can’t seem to get right on your own? Write it down and present it to God. Ask for His help. Then remain in the trust that He will,…
The Power of Encouragement
“Worry weighs a person down; an encouraging word cheers a person up.” Proverbs 12:25
It will be Well
Take a step back and ask God to help you see your situation through His eyes. In tough times we need Him to broaden our perspective. Be still my friend and know that He…
Never Allow Fear to Stop You
What are you facing today that has you considering throwing in the towel? Do you not realize the potential that lies on the inside of you! You are destined to defeat what has tried…
Do You Have What it Takes?
Persistence denotes going forward stubbornly in spite of opposition, importunity, or warning. And of course we know that faith is the substance of things hoped for. In other words, faith believes in what we…
The Pain of Letting Go
There comes a time, as parents, we must release our control and learn to trust God in the process.
Be Recharged
As Christians, we need to stay connected to our power source. Father, I thank you for the power and the strength that you provide us. I pray that we will not take lightly what…
The Walk of Faith
When we walk by faith, we are surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses. They walked the same walk before us. Many of them did not get to see the promises of God fulfilled…
Only by His Grace
“Yes, I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who remain in me, and I in them, will produce much fruit. For apart from me you can do nothing.” John 15:5 (NLT) I…
Steady Me, Lord
Psalm 40:2b “He set my feet upon a rock, steadying my footsteps and establishing my path.” Father, teach me to rest in your unfailing love. I admit I get lost trying to find my…
Let Gentleness Go Before You
Father, help us to be mindful today of our attitudes. Help us to pay close attention to the ones we hurt because we are not paying attention to the little things.
How Do You Get Free and Remain Free?
Have you ever been set free from something only to find yourself going right back to it? It can become a chaotic cycle.
Hang in There
God is not slack concerning His promises to you. He has not forgotten about you. The very same words I have used to encourage myself time and time again, I use today to encourage…
It’s In the Waiting..
Sometimes we just need to stop, breathe and listen to what God is saying. Life can be so busy at times that we miss the important instructions we need to go forward.
Courageous Living
It takes courage to trust that God is in total control when everything around you is in total chaos. It takes courage to stand up for righteousness in the midst of what is popular…
Keeping It Together In the Midst of Chaos
As we study the life of Jesus we find the answers we need to keep it together when our world turns topsy-turvy. We learn that we cannot function in our assignment without daily connection…
Fight Back
Do your battle on your knees today. Do your battle in worship. God will fight for you.
What on Earth am I Here For?
Just as Jesus was born with a purpose, so were you and I. God set eternity in our hearts from the moment we got here. He knew we would need something to keep driving…
Hiding Place
Father, wrap us in your arms today, and hide us as the storms of life rage round about us. Reassure us that we are the apples of your eye and that you will never…
Comparison is a Thief
Father grant us peace today about Your plans for us. Help us not to compare our journey to that of others
Your Harvest Is On the Way
"And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart." Galatians 6:9
You Can Hope Again
When your heart has been shattered, it’s hard to make sense of all the broken pieces.