The Eagles Cry

Tag: encouragement

  • December 7th

    I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do everything through Him who gives me strength. Philippians 4:12b-13 The secret of our contentment is the source of our contentment. Many of us have been running around…

  • December 6th

    Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7 Fear and anxiety sink their razor sharp and tenacious claws into our hearts and…

  • December 5th

    But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. Philippians 3:13b-14 Our sinful human nature has forged us with a ball and chain as we struggle to finish our…

  • December 4th

    I want to know Christ and the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of sharing in His sufferings, becoming like Him in His death. Philippians 3:10 As our relationship deepens with Christ, we want to share more of His life with Him. This is also true of people who form a close relationship with…

  • December 3rd

    Being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. Philippians 1:6 Is there anyone reading this book who does not want to finish well? Our Lord created all of us to be everlasting success stories. There are many good…

  • December 2nd

    Be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints. Pray also for me, that whenever I open my mouth, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel, for which I am an ambassador in chains. Ephesians 6:18b-20a One of the maladies of our society…

  • December 1st

    Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. Ephesian 6:10-11 We live in a society that exalts strength and power. Our history is laced with conflict and confrontation. We love to solve problems using…

  • November 30th

    Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. Ephesians 5:1 Our world is full of imitations or imitators. These imitators promise that their product is as good or even…

  • November 29th

    I pray that out of His glorious riches He may strengthen you with power through His Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. Ephesians 3:16-17a We are constantly checking our bank accounts to verify our earthly riches. These feed our flesh and give us a false sense…

  • November 28th

    And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with Him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus. For it is by grace that you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God. Ephesians 2:6,8 Sometimes we feel that we are living in a slimy swamp or…