In Need of Encouragement

I thank You, My Lord, for giving me this day to celebrate with You and the chance to work in the harvest fields of Your Kingdom.  It is a glorious day because it holds the opportunity to bless You and be blessed by You.  I know that however good or bad my day turns out … Read more

I rejoice in the fact that You have an endless list of things to share with me, My Lord.  Some of the things You’ve shared with me are intriguing and require contemplation.  Those that I’ve taken to heart include: All things are possible through Christ … even the impossible ones. Make a joyful noise unto … Read more

Most Precious Lord, when I feel lost and my life has been turned upside down, I yearn to hear the comforting whisper of Your voice.  When my mind is devoid of Your reassuring words, the bird’s songs seem flat and harsh, the beauty and smell of blooming flowers go unnoticed and the blue sky looks … Read more

Most Loving Lord, today the sun rose in the east and I knew all is well in the heavens and the earth.  Watching the sun peak its head above the horizon and shed its early morning light reminds me of Your rising from the dead.  Because You rose from the dead, Your light broke through … Read more

I thank You, O God of Wisdom, that You’ve opened Your heart to me so I can build a life on the strong foundation of all that You know.  The beginning of wisdom can be found in a reverent fear of You … not a trembling fear, but one that comes from respect for Your … Read more

My Gracious Lord, I give my praise to You because in whatever circumstances I find myself, You have made me an overcomer in them all.  And, though the tests and trials I am facing are forming a river across my path that is deep and wide, I know that You will help me get to … Read more

O Faithful and True God, I am so blessed to know that when my heart is heavy with anxiety and worry, You have the right words to cheer me up.  Life is like a team sport where everybody must do their part to help achieve the team’s goal.  As Your child, it is my role … Read more

Most Generous Lord, through You, salvation is available to all regardless of a person’s identity, sins or heritage.  We are saved by grace (the undeserved favor of God) through faith (a complete trust and devotion) in You and the work You did on Calvary.  Through Your loving acts, on Good Friday through Easter Sunday, I … Read more

All glory be Yours, O Precious Son of God.  I seek Your help in not taking for granted the small, yet important, blessings You send my way each day …  they are the almost unnoticed things that can make my day be positive rather than negative. Like the sight of blooming flowers in the spring … Read more

O Fountain of Wisdom, I acknowledge You as the source of all good things and the one who sustains my life.  Without Your help, I struggle to hang on and maintain balance in my life.  It seems that the Devil is ever-present and has laid out traps to ensnare me.  The world offers seductions that … Read more