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Tag: encourage

2022-07-28

Refuge

When facing stormy weather we seek refuge. Somewhere protected. Somewhere safe.  When facing a life storm it is the same.In several of the Psalms the Lord is referred to as our refuge.

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2022-07-20

I Am Always with You

In times of confusion, we can take comfort that while we may not understand everything while here on earth (read Psalm 73:1-22), God will be faithful. Everything we have and know here on earth is subject to decay, but our relationship with the LORD is our strength forever. He will not abandon, fail, or forget us.

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2022-07-17

The Father is Waiting

When we do come back, God doesn’t just forgive us; He dresses us up with a new identity, He clothes us in a rob of righteousness. He shows us we are loved and that we belong.

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2022-07-15

A Gentle Answer

Why do we always have to defend ourselves no matter how ridiculous the charge?

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2022-07-15

Do Not Strike Back

Today’s verse reminds us that in many cases, even though we want to cut ourselves off from a world that doesn't understand us, Jesus tells us that we should love, even — especially — those who are ungrateful and evil.

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2022-07-13

God Comes Close

I am amazed by the fact that, because of Jesus, I can come close to God. And I am so thankful that God will come close to me, a sinner saved by Christ’s righteousness alone.

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2022-07-10

Jesus’ Heart

“Learn to do right! Seek justice, encourage the oppressed. Defend the cause of the fatherless, plead the case of the widow.” Isaiah 1:17

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2022-07-09

When I Don’t Get What I Want…

God blessed my husband and me with four boys.   I confess there were days, when I questioned whether it was a blessing or not.

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2022-07-06

God’s Perspective on Hope in Disappointment

God's Perspective on Hope in Disappointment. Jesus your Redeemer wants to pull the poisons out of the wounds in your spirit and your soul.

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2022-07-05

It’s Been Tough

When we suffer, God becomes present to us by placing a friend’s arm upon our shoulders

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2022-07-04

God is Just What You Want

Let me urge you to make use of your God. Make use of Him in prayer. Go to Him often, because He is your God. Who would disdain to use so great a privilege?

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2022-06-29

Trouble at Home

Do people in church get under your skin sometimes? That sister in church was getting on my last nerve and I was getting on hers. More than a decade later, we know we can call each other at anytime of the day or night, and we will pray for one another. I love her as if we were raised together.

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2022-06-26

Blessed in the Little Things

A harvest of joy can be received from the sowing of little things that spontaneously flow from a giving heart

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2022-06-24

My Refuge

Where can we go to remain secure from the onslaught of bad ideas, evil influences, and false hopes? We can go to God and his Word.

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2022-06-23

God is Able

God is ...Able to do exceedingly beyond all your asking. Ephesians 3:20 ...Able to subdue everything under His control. Philippians 3:21 ...

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2022-06-21

Not Alone

Loving Father, lead me to the people today who need their burdens lifted and their joys shared.

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2022-06-14

How is My Heart

“Here I am! Cleanse my heart and enable me to speak gracious words to them.”

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2022-06-06

God Uses People

Sinners, the ungodly, the imperfect, the fearful!  Why does God choose such losers to change the world?

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2022-05-31

An Everlasting Love

Take great comfort in knowing that God loves you with an everlasting love, and that his love forgives, protects, hopes, and rejoices in the truth. Be assured of his extravagant love and that he is always working in your life in love.

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2022-05-28

You are Never Really Alone

Dear Heavenly Father, thank you for the promise of never leaving us and for the gift of the Holy Spirit. Fill me with your Spirit – my companion, comforter, and counsellor – my unwavering assurance of never being alone all the days of my life.

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2022-05-27

The Faithful Listener

When you feel desperate to have someone listen to your heart, remember there is a listener waiting for you.

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2022-05-23

Praise as Warfare

Praise acknowledges the victory Christ already won. Jesus is far above all rule, authority, power and dominion, and every name in this age (Ephesians 1:20-21).

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2022-05-17

Our Strongholds

Does a stronghold have a strong hold on you? Do you feel nothing but despair? Do you think thoughts of defeat? A stronghold is a false premise that denies God’s promise.

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2022-05-13

Pursuing Peace in Relationships

Relationship help is one of the hottest topics searched on the Internet. Relationships can be messy. Love isn’t always easy.

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