An Encouraging Word – Page 43 – Growing Our Faith Together

Meditate

Thank you, Lord, for giving us your word. Teach us to read it and meditate on it, that we may know you better and become more like you.

Have you ever watched the potter at work? He centers a lump of clay on the wheel, creates a small indention in the middle, then pours water over the clay. As the wheel spins, his hands deftly shape the clay until he has created his pot in the shape he wants. In scripture God isContinue reading “The Potter”

Clothed in Righteousness

“Right now, we wear our souls on the inside. But one day we will be “clothed in righteousness” as we wear our souls on the outside, brilliant and glorious.” -Joni Eareckson Tada. Thank you, Jesus, for enabling our souls to live in eternity with You,

Our Eternal King

He is King of kings and Lord of lords! Worship Him!

Keep Your Vision

“We lose interest and give up when we have no vision, no encouragements, and no improvements, but only experience our everyday life with its trivial tasks. The thing that really testifies for God in the long run is steady perseverance… Ask God to keep the eye of your Spirit open to the risen Christ andContinue reading “Keep Your Vision”

In Step

Lord, help me to listen to your voice and to walk with your spirit leading.

A Child’s First Walk

Do you remember watching a baby learn to walk? First, she holds Mom’s hand tightly, walking with the reassurance of that grip. Soon she lets go, taking tentative steps on her chubby legs. Back and forth she walks, from Mom to Dad and back to Mom. She has complete confidence; her parents will protect her. Continue reading “A Child’s First Walk”

Home

“Home is the center of my being where I can hear the voice that says: ‘You are my Beloved, on you my favor rests’—the same voice that gave life to the first Adam and spoke to Jesus, the second Adam; the same voice that speaks to all the children of God and sets them freeContinue reading “Home”