An Encouraging Word – Page 54 – Growing Our Faith Together

“Our greatest fear should not be of failure but of succeeding at things in life that don’t really matter.” — Francis Chan Yikes! If that isn’t a quote to cut you to the quick! How often, Lord, do I put earthly success ahead of knowing and loving you? What about the new job or raise,Continue reading

The Body of Christ

Let me add verse 24 b to the beginning of this passage: “But God has put the body together, giving greater honor to the parts that lacked it…. Father, it makes me weep to see the body that you put together bicker and argue among themselves and with others. Forgive us, Lord. Teach us toContinue reading “The Body of Christ”

Rivers of Peace

In a world torn by conflicts and war, people seek peace. They question why war exists; hasn’t God has promised peace? When you listen to the news, it seems peace doesn’t exist. Even in our homes, it can be elusive. Couples bicker and divorce, siblings argue and fight. The book of Isaiah sheds light onContinue reading “Rivers of Peace”

Living Simply

“The people who influence us most are not those who buttonhole us and talk to us, but those who live their lives like the stars in heaven and the lilies in the field, perfectly simply and unaffectedly. Those are the lives that mould” ― Oswald Chambers, My Utmost for His Highest Show me, Lord, howContinue reading “Living Simply”

To Know Christ

Wow, this is such a powerful verse. To know even a little of the power of Jesus’ resurrection would be such a privilege. Open my eyes and my spirit Lord, that I might have a better understanding of Your power and might. Let me know you and worship you.

The Small Things

Be faithful in small things because it is in them that your strength lies. ― Mother Teresa If small bees didn’t fly from plant to plant, pollinating them so they could bear fruit, we couldn’t enjoy the bigger things like beautiful flowers and delicious fruits and vegetables to eat. Lord, forgive me for neglecting theContinue reading “The Small Things”

Trusting God

Lord, you know me inside and out. You know I put my trust in you…eventually. First, I often fret and worry and maybe shed some tears. Then, eventually, finally, I turn to you. At last, I put my trust in you, in your wisdom, and your strength. Teach me, Lord, to trust in you first.

Hunger and Thirst

How often do you get hungry or thirsty? My guess is you get hungry and thirsty several times a day, every day. Jesus said, Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled (Matt. 5:6). We long for food and water, but Jesus speaks of hungering and thirsting for righteousness! Continue reading “Hunger and Thirst”

God Will Help

God is not aloof. He says continually through the centuries, “I’ll help you, I really will. When you’re ready to throw up your hands, throw them up to Me. ― Jim Cymbala I am so thankful, Lord, that you are always there and willing to reach out your hand. Forgive me for those times IContinue reading “God Will Help”

With God

Lord, you know I am easily discouraged. I think that I can never accomplish the task. But then you remind me: I can never accomplish the task. Not my strength, not my talent, not my brain. But in YOUR strength, all things are, indeed, possible. Keep me relying on you, not on me to finishContinue reading “With God”