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ENCOURAGEMENT-15 (Psalm 4:6)

GOD’S DESIRE IS TO ENCOURAGE THOSE WHO BELONG TO HIM BIBLE PASSAGE:“Many, Lord, are asking, “Who will bring usprosperity?” Let the light of your face shine on us.”(Psalm 4:6) MEDITATION:How easy it is to be deceived when we are not walking inthe light of God’s Word. Satan is a formidable foe who isseeking any opportunity … Continue reading

ENCOURAGEMENT-14 (Judges 12:1)

FRIENDLY FIRE – DO YOU ENCOURAGE OR DISCOURAGE GOD’S SERVANTS? BIBLE PASSAGE:The men of Ephraim called out their forces, crossed over toZaphon and said to Jephthah, “Why did you go to fight theAmmonites without calling us to go with you? We’re goingto burn down your house over your head.”(Judges 12:1) MEDITATION:A chaplain once said that … Continue reading

ENCOURAGEMENT-13 (Hebrews 3:12-14)

ENCOURAGEMENT: OBEYING AND SERVING GOD BIBLE PASSAGE: See to it, brothers and sisters, that none of you has a sinful, unbelieving heart that turns away from the living God. But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called “Today,” so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness. We have come … Continue reading

ENCOURAGEMENT-12 (1 John 2:15-17)

ARE YOU DISCOURAGED AND IN NEED OF ENCOURAGEMENT? BIBLE PASSAGE: Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, love for the Father is not in them. For everything in world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—comes not from the Father … Continue reading

ENCOURAGEMENT-11 (Isaiah 6:8)

CAN THE LORD USE ME? YES HE CAN!! We can find encouragement through answering God’s call specifically for us. When we know we are in ‘lock step’ with the Lord and His purpose for us, we will find that we have a new confidence in His ability to help us avoid the sins that so … Continue reading

ENCOURAGEMENT-10 (Zephaniah 3:17)

DO YOU NEED A FRIEND WHO UNDERSTANDS YOU AND ENCOURAGES YOU? BIBLE PASSAGE: “The Lord your God is with you, He is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing.” (Zephaniah 3:17) MEDITATION: Do you agree with this statement: … Continue reading

WHY AM I HAVING SINFUL THOUGHTS?

BIBLE PASSAGE:I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate I do.(Romans 7:15) MEDITATION:As a Christian, do you have times when sinful thoughts suddenly cross your mind unexpectedly? Why in the world does that happen and where did these thoughts come from? It … Continue reading

ENCOURAGEMENT-09 (John 4:25-30)

REPLACING CRITICISM AND CONDEMNATION WITH LOVE AND ENCOURAGEMENT BIBLE PASSAGE: The woman said to Him, “I know that Messiah is coming (who is called Christ). When He comes, He will tell us all things.” Jesus said to her, “I who speak to you am He.” And at this point His disciples came, and they marveled … Continue reading

ENCOURAGEMENT-08 (Hebrews 10:25)

WHERE CAN I GO TO RECEIVE ENCOURAGEMENT AND ENJOY FRIENDSHIPS WITH OTHERS? BIBLE PASSAGE: Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another and all the more as you see the Day approaching. (Hebrews 10:25) DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: Debating inspiring thoughts from, and about … Continue reading

ENCOURAGEMENT-07 (Psalm 119:72-81)

LOOKING FOR A FRIEND WHO CAN CALM AND ENCOURAGE YOU? BIBLE PASSAGE: The law from your mouth is more precious to me than thousands of pieces of silver and gold. (Psalm 119:72) MEDITATION: Does life seem to be chaotic at times? Do you ever feel like you desperately need ‘an anchor of peace, tranquility and … Continue reading

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