This verse is so reassuring, especially during difficult times. It is such a wonderful reminder that God is still in control, even when the world appears sad, ugly, and in Satan’s control. God will achieve his will. Thank you, Lord, for your faithfulness and for your power over evil. Teach me to trust that powerContinue reading “God’s Word”
Category Archives: An Encouraging Word
Friday Prayer Challenge
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13 Today, my friend, my you place your trust in God so completely that he engulfs you with joy and peace. May thatContinue reading “Friday Prayer Challenge”
Approach God’s Throne
Thank you, God for sending your son, Jesus, to bear the burden of our sins. You have enabled us to approach your throne and receive your mercy and grace, even though we are not worthy.
Thank the Lord
Yesterday my husband had hip replacement surgery. Today I have so many reasons to thank the Lord. Thank you, Lord, for enabling capable men and women to perform his procedure so he doesn’t have to live the rest of his life in pain. Thank you, Lord, for giving others compassionate hearts and the ability toContinue reading “Thank the Lord”
Prefer One Another
“I know of nothing that speaks louder for Christ and Christianity than to see a man or woman giving up what they call their rights for others, and ‘in honor preferring one another.” – D.L. Moody Lord, teach me to love others the way you love them. Teach me to humbly honor them as youContinue reading “Prefer One Another”
Salvation
Thank you, Lord, for your wisdom, grace, and perfect plan for salvation.
Friday Prayer Challenge
Here’s a Friday challenge for you. Pray the words of the following scripture this week. Pray the words for someone different each day. Pray for your loved ones, your church, your neighbors, your enemies, your country, those who are lost and lonely. You get the idea. Here’s the scripture. Philippians 1:9-11 And this is myContinue reading “Friday Prayer Challenge”
Love is an Action Verb
The older I get, the more I understand that “love” is an action verb. There is a difference between saying, “I love you,” and DOING something to demonstrate that love. God calls us to love with our actions, whether we are demonstrating love to a dear one, or to a total stranger. Lord, reveal toContinue reading “Love is an Action Verb”
New Growth
I love springtime! Overnight the world changes from dull, dry, and dead to colorful, vibrant, and alive. The trees, which stretched their bare arms heavenward all winter, now dress in a pale green blush. Our Bradford pear tree nods its white, blooming head gently in the spring breezes. Yesterday, the grass was brittle and brown. Continue reading “New Growth”
Keep Your Heart Right with Christ
“Have your heart right with Christ, and he will visit you often, and so turn weekdays into Sundays, meals into sacraments, homes into temples, and earth into heaven.” ― Charles H. Spurgeon Great words of wisdom here from Charles H. Spurgeon. Keeping our hearts right with Christ is a process, often involving time in HisContinue reading “Keep Your Heart Right with Christ”
Growing Our Faith Together 