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Tag: encourage

2023-12-09

The Lord will Provide

We live in a scary world. One of the hardest things I have to do is to let go and let God. I want to run my world, my way and on my schedule. Relax and remember that God is in control.

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2023-12-05

Choose Trust

Proverbs 3:5-6 "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths."

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2023-12-05

Advent – JOY

An Advent Christmas Devotional by Gail Rodgers.

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2023-12-04

Voice of Doom

God doesn’t want us listening to the voice of doom that often bounces around in our heads and says things like, “I just don’t have the talent, education, or drive to make it.” In 1 Thessalonians, Apostle Paul tells us to build each other up.

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2023-12-01

Never Absent

Like a ray of light piercing the dark depths of the ocean; God reminds us with His word that nothing can separate us from His Love.

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2023-11-27

When Panic Attacks

What spiritual machete can we use to hack through the tangle of terror to create a clearing for the reality that God is with us to strengthen and help us?

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2023-11-25

How to Trust God

God is so good to remind us that we need to take stock of our thoughts. Thoughts are the seeds in our lives that result in actions and responses. We choose to let them stay or to take them captive and throw them out.

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2023-11-23

Search Me

God does know us. We cannot pretend we are something we are not with him. He knows us — inside and out, through and through. This should liberate us to share a remarkable degree of intimacy with him, but most of us run from such a close relationship with our Father.

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2023-11-22

Blessed Peacemakers

Thought: Through the enabling of God's Holy Spirit, I will seek ways to become a peacemaker in building bridges of love, trust and understanding where there is now conflict, discord and even hate.

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2023-11-16

Look in the Mirror

When people see you reflect Jesus, they are drawn to His great love.  They'll sense His unconditional acceptance.

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2023-11-15

Prayer: The Great Exchange

Prayer is the great exchange—need replaced by peace even when the need still exists. Prayer places the trial in Another’s hands and knows His faithfulness will stand the test.

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2023-11-14

His Workmanship

My prayer for you is that you recognize the greatness that is on the inside of you. Every one of us has been created with specific intent.

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2023-11-08

Are You Overloaded?

We really need is to unload some of the junk, worries, cares and burdens from our life. The Bible tells us where to start.“Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you.” I Peter 5:7

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2023-11-08

A Gift to Enjoy Daily

Heavenly Father, thank you for the gift of your Holy Spirit! I don’t want Your Spirit on a shelf in my life. Your Holy Spirit, moving and breathing in me, is the most intimate part of my life, making me fit for you. I don't want to take your gift for granted. Amen.

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2023-11-06

Remember the Cost

A slave, released from years of bondage, wouldn’t need to be informed that it was for his freedom that he’d been freed. He’d never go back to that bondage.

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2023-10-28

Words, Words, Words

Look for the reasons to praise your children.  Do it often. Every day! Use words that encourage. Things like, “I love you sweetheart.”  Or, “I couldn’t be more proud of you.”

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2023-10-28

Speaking the Truth

"Speaking the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into him who is the Head, that is, Christ.” Ephesians 4:15

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2023-10-27

Commit Your Day

Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. To these I commit my day.

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2023-10-25

For Me to Live is Christ

While many carry out the principle of living for Christ halfheartedly, few would dare say that they live wholly for Christ

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2023-10-25

Treasures in Heaven

Jesus emphasizes hearts directed to God and not centered on material things. We know to invest our money into the work of God to invest in heaven.

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2023-10-23

Spill Your Heart Before God

What is your mountain? What is the challenge of your life? Call out to God for help!

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2023-10-22

Laughter

I love God’s sense of humor.  To laugh is so good for us.  It changes our mood and allows us to see the world through new eyes. 

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2023-10-12

From Brokenness to Holiness

Who we are in God is more important than who we are to anyone else in this world. We are His chosen people, and we are His very own.

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2023-10-10

On Parade

God has us on parade. Part of our mission is consciously telling people about Christ. Another part of it is unconsciously telling people about Christ.

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