Tag: encouragement

Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the…

And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him. Hebrews 11:6 Faith in our Sovereign God means that even though we do not see Him, we believe that He exists. Even though we do not…

But the Lord stood at my side and gave me strength, so that through me the message might be fully proclaimed, and all the Gentiles might hear, and I was delivered from the lion’s mouth. The Lord will rescue me from every evil attack and will bring me safely to His heavenly kingdom. To Him…

Endure hardship with us like a good soldier of Christ Jesus. 2 Timothy 2:3 The battlefield is not the place for ease, comfort or continual pleasure. We do not like to think about it, but our lives are actually a battlefield where good is battling evil for control and domination. Unfortunately, we are caught right…

For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline. 2 Timothy 1:7 God did not create us to live in fear, negativity and without discipline. The author of perfection and excellence, Father God, does not make people who are perpetual failures. Instead He gives…

Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may run swiftly and be glorified, just as it is with you. 2 Thessalonians 3:1 (NKJV) One of the main questions that we need to answer in life is, “For whose glory will you live and work?” When we chase our own glory, we…

Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Would it not be wonderful if we could live a life of overflowing joy? Joy is infectious and gathers others around the people who appreciate it. Many who look at the world…

For the Lord Himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up together with them in the clouds to…

Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts. And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him. Colossians 3:15a, 17 Our world is full of trouble. It lurks in our hearts, our minds and in our plans.…

Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. For you died and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. Colossians 3:2-3 Thoughts are like seeds; they reproduce in kind. Heavenly thoughts and earthly thoughts are of a different seed. Have you ever seen an apple tree produce oranges? Heavenly thoughts produce…