Category Archives: Encouragement

John 17 Selected Verses (NKJV) 9 “I pray for them. I do not pray for the world but for those whom You have given Me, for they are Yours….. 11 Now I am no longer in the world, but these are in … Continue reading →

Acts 2:46   Day by day continuing with one mind in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they were taking their meals together with gladness and sincerity of heart, The Body of Christ is made up of many … Continue reading →

Ruth 3:16-18 (NIV) 16 When Ruth came to her mother-in-law, Naomi asked, “How did it go, my daughter?” Then she told her everything Boaz had done for her 17 and added, “He gave me these six measures of barley, saying, ‘Don’t go … Continue reading →

Genesis 32 (NIV) Selected Verses 5 I have cattle and donkeys, sheep and goats, male and female servants. Now I am sending this message to my lord, that I may find favor in your eyes.’” 6 When the messengers returned to Jacob, … Continue reading →

Genesis 17 (NIV) Selected Verses 3 Abram fell facedown, and God said to him, 4 “As for me, this is my covenant with you: You will be the father of many nations. 5 No longer will you be called Abram; your name will … Continue reading →

Genesis 1:3-4 (NKJV) 3 Then God said, “Let there be light”; and there was light. 4 And God saw the light, that it was good; and God divided the light from the darkness. Words are powerful! Once released, they take on a … Continue reading →

Haggai 2:19 (NKJV) 19 Is the seed still in the barn? As yet the vine, the fig tree, the pomegranate, and the olive tree have not yielded fruit. But from this day I will bless you.’” Failure to plant the seed … Continue reading →

Psalm 37:4 (NKJV) 4 Delight yourself also in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart. Does this verse mean that God will give you whatever you desire? At first glance, it looks like God will give … Continue reading →

Jeremiah 15:20 ESV And I will make you to this people [Judah] a fortified wall of bronze; they will fight against you, but they shall not prevail over you, for I am with you to save you and deliver you, … Continue reading →

Hebrews 3:12-13 (NIV) 12 See to it, brothers and sisters, that none of you has a sinful, unbelieving heart that turns away from the living God.13 But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called “Today,” so that none of … Continue reading →

Ephesians 2:10 (NIV) 10 For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. God created you in His image and likeness. What does it mean to be in … Continue reading →

Philippians 1:3-6 (NKJV) 3 I thank my God upon every remembrance of you, 4 always in every prayer of mine making request for you all with joy, 5 for your fellowship in the gospel from the first day until now, 6 being confident of … Continue reading →

Acts 3:6 (NKJV) 6 Then Peter said, “Silver and gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk.” This man asked for alms but received … Continue reading →

Deuteronomy 31:6 (NKJV) 6 Be strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid of them; for the Lord your God, He is the One who goes with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you.” Variants of … Continue reading →

Jeremiah 1:4-10 ESV Now the word of the Lord came to me, saying, “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you; I appointed you a prophet to the nations.” Then … Continue reading →

1 Peter 5:8 (NKJV) 8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil prowls about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. Life is tough! There is no doubt about that. Many are struggling asking where God is … Continue reading →

Colossians 3:16 (KJV) 16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. What does it mean … Continue reading →

Ezekiel 37:4-6 (NKJV) 37 The hand of the Lord came upon me and brought me out in the Spirit of the Lord, and set me down in the midst of the valley; and it was full of bones. 2 Then He caused … Continue reading →

Galatians 6:4-5 Each of you must examine your own actions. Then you can be proud of your own accomplishments without comparing yourself to others.  Assume your own responsibility. I am not as good as Joe. I wish I had his … Continue reading →

Isaiah 40:30-31 (NKJV) Even the youths shall faint and be weary, And the young men shall utterly fall, 31 But those who wait on the Lord Shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, They shall run … Continue reading →

Ephesians 4:29 (NKJV) 9 Let no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth, but what is good for necessary edification, that it may impart grace to the hearers. No unwholesome talk should come out of your mouth. Instead, we are supposed … Continue reading →

Matthew 16:18 18 And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it. So Peter just experienced epic failure. He had denied … Continue reading →

15 And Simon Peter followed Jesus, and so did another disciple. Now that disciple was known to the high priest, and went with Jesus into the courtyard of the high priest. 16 But Peter stood at the door outside. Then the other … Continue reading →

1 Thessalonians 5:8-11 (NKJV) 8 But let us who are of the day be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love, and as a helmet the hope of salvation. 9 For God did not appoint us to wrath, but to … Continue reading →

Psalm 89:19-21New King James Version (NKJV) 19 Then You spoke in a vision to Your holy one, And said: “I have given help to one who is mighty; I have exalted one chosen from the people. 20 I have found My servant … Continue reading →

Proverbs 18:21 (NKJV) 21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue, And those who love it will eat its fruit. There is power in your words. Words have the power to bless or curse. How will you use … Continue reading →

Joel 2:28 (NKJV)  God’s Spirit Poured Out 28 “And it shall come to pass afterward That I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh; Your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, Your old men shall dream dreams, Your young men … Continue reading →

Proverbs 22:6 (NKJV) 6 Train up a child in the way he should go, And when he is old he will not depart from it. Isn’t it a parent’s job to train their children in the right way to go? There … Continue reading →

Proverbs 15:22 (NKJV) 22 Without counsel, plans go awry, But in the multitude of counselors they are established. Why reinvent the wheel? Why not learn from the mistakes of others? You don’t have time to make them all yourself. Everyone should … Continue reading →

Genesis 50:20 (NIV) 20 You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives. There are many who will hold you back when you have large dreams. If … Continue reading →

Luke 17:20-21 (NIV) The Coming of the Kingdom of God 20 Once, on being asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God would come, Jesus replied, “The coming of the kingdom of God is not something that can be observed, … Continue reading →