Category Archives: An Encouraging Word

The Greatest Commandments

Lord, when I really contemplate these verses, wow! How many times have I broken your two greatest commandments? How often have I loved the things of the world more than I love you? And do I really love my neighbors as much as I love myself? Forgive me, Lord, for breaking your commandments. Give meContinue reading “The Greatest Commandments”

The Sermon on the Mount

“The teaching of the Sermon on the Mount is not–Do your duty, but–Do what is not your duty. It is not your duty to go the second mile, to turn the other cheek, but Jesus says if we are His disciples, we shall always do these things. There will be no spirit of–“Oh, well, IContinue reading “The Sermon on the Mount”

Friday Friends’ Favorites

Jeremiah 29:11 “‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ Declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.’” Thank you, Father, for making plans that give us hope, that give us a future. Forgive us when we doubt your plans and yourContinue reading “Friday Friends’ Favorites”

Getting to Know God’s Will

“The key is praying according to God’s will. To know His will, we must know His thoughts. To know His thoughts, we must saturate our minds with His word. Then we will begin to experience the authority of God in our prayers.”— Charles Henley Help us, Lord, to fill up to overflowing with your word.Continue reading “Getting to Know God’s Will”

Mountains and Valleys

“We are not made for the mountains, for sunrises, or for the other beautiful attractions in life – those are simply intended to be moments of inspiration. We are made for the valley and the ordinary things of life and that is where we have to prove our stamina and strength.”― Oswald Chambers Thank you, Lord,Continue reading “Mountains and Valleys”