A New and Amazing Life

“The Lord redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and grace.”  (Psalm 103:4)

Lord, thank you that no matter how deep the pit you have the grace and power to lift me out.  And then you crown me with your love.  When I’m wallowing help me to look up.  Then lift me out to the life of blessing you offer.  I choose not to live in the pit when I can live in the castle.  Amen

A New Day! And New Blessings!

“The love of the Lord never ends.  His blessings never cease.  Great is his faithfulness.  His blessings begin again every morning.”  (Lamentations 3:22-23)

Lord thank you that in the dark of night I know the morning of your blessings is coming.  Help me to see your light when engulfed in my darkness.  Bring me your morning in the midst of my night.  I wait patiently expecting your new day for I know it will dawn.  Amen

A Life of Love that Never Ends

“Goodness and love will follow me every day of my life, and I will live in the house of the Lord forever.” (Psalm 23: 6)

Lord thank you for your love and goodness.  And that it follows me every day and forever.  Help me rest in that confidence when facing challenges.  And to experience all of the life you have promised.  I focus on your promised blessings, even when they seem dim, so that I will see them clearly.  Amen

Encouragement Today: In the Darkness the Joy of Light Shines Brightest

The angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid.  I bring you good news that will bring you great joy.’”  (Luke 2:10)

Today’s Promise:  In the midst of your darkness God’s joy shines brightest as you simply ask.

Today’s Prayer:  Father, thank you for your gift of joy that shines brightest in the darkness.  Flood my dark corners with it even now.  Amen.

Encouragement Today: The Key to Seeing the Impossible

“Elizabeth said, ‘Blessed is Mary because she believed what the Lord promised her he would accomplish.’”  (Luke 1:45)

Today’s Promise:  No matter your impossibility when you expect God to act all things become possible.

Today’s Prayer:  Father, I praise you that your power is greater than any of my challenges.  Help me to believe in your promises when I face the impossible so I may see them.  Amen.

Encouragement Today: How to See God’s Miraculous Promises

“Mary answered the angel, ‘Let it be with me as you have promised.’”  (Luke 1:38)

Today’s Promise:  God promises.  We ask.  God fulfills.  We rejoice.  End of story.

Today’s Prayer:  God, thank you for your promises that are greater than my challenges.  Let it be with me as you have promised.  Amen.

Encouragement Today: The Gift of Unimaginable Peace

“The angels sang, ‘Glory to God and peace to all people upon whom God’s blessings rest.’”  (Luke 2:14)

Today’s Promise:  Incomprehensible peace is the gift of God when you walk in his incomprehensible relationship.

Today’s Prayer:  Father, thank you for your gift of peace in my most stressful times.  Help me to feel it and live fully in it even today.  Amen.

Encouragement Today: You Can Walk with God Everyday

“The angel said, ‘Today in the town of David has been born for you, Christ the Lord.’”  (Luke 2:11)

Today’s Promise:  The way to a relationship with God is opened.  You simply need to enter in.

Today’s Prayer:  Lord, I praise you for that relationship opened to me through Jesus.  Help me live fully in it today and every day.  Amen.

Encouragement Today: When You Face the Impossible

“The angel said, ‘For nothing is impossible for God.’”  (Luke 1:37)

Today’s Promise:  When you face the impossible, trust in the one who promised, “Nothing is impossible.”

Today’s Prayer:  Thank you Father, you are the God of the possible.  Bring your power to my impossibilities.  Amen.

Encouragement Today: Have a Life That Goes On Forever

“The angel said, ‘Jesus will reign over his kingdom and it will never end.’”  (Luke 1:33)

Today’s Promise:  You can rest assured this life is not the end only the beginning when you rest in God’s love.

Today’s Prayer:  Father, thank you for your life that never ends.  Help me rest in that assurance.  Amen.