Father, as Epaphras prayed for the Colossians we too pray for our daily encouragement readers that they will stand firm in Your will, grow in spiritual maturity, and will have full assurance that You will lead us forward in the paths of righteousness for Your name’s sake. How reassuring that You […]

Father, just as Paul is giving thanks to You for the Colossian believers regarding their faithful walk with Jesus and their love for all Your people, we give thanks for our brothers and sisters in our local congregation, our community and throughout the world. We give thanks to You for the gospel […]

Father, we recognize and thank You that little is much when You are in it. Your grace is measured out to us in the gifts You develop in our lives. Sometimes we bemoan the gift (or seeming lack of gifts) we have in comparison with others who are more prominent or sought out by others. … … […]

Father, through the prophet Isaiah’s words, we are reminded that Your Word does not return empty but accomplishes that which You desire. It is a lamp unto our feet and a light for our path. We’re grateful for the guidance we receive daily through faithfully reading and applying Scripture to our […]

Father, at the top of our reminder list each day we want to remind ourselves of this essential truth, “God is with Us”. Because You are with us we are not without hope. You have promised to be with us when the shadows deepen in our lives. We pray this in the Name of Jesus … … Continue […]

Father of all wisdom, we who are children of the light, do not live as those in darkness. Instead You have shown us right from wrong, truth from error, and You have given us discernment to test the spirits to see that which is from You and that which is from the evil one. The … … Continue […]

Father, whet our appetite for spiritual food that brings sustenance and growth as we partake of the Bread of Life. May our hearts hunger for the wonderful promises, provisions, and principles revealed throughout Your Holy Scripture. As we regularly taste of these nourishing nuggets we will become […]

Father, in Your hands are the very depths of the earth and the tips of the mountain peaks. The sea is Yours, for You made it and Your hands formed the dry land. It is at Your beckoning that the sea can be turned to dry land or dry land turned to sea. When the … … Continue reading →

Father, You sustain all things by Your powerful Word and through Your sovereign control. The natural order of Your creation is the means by which we live day after day, year after year. Just as there are variables in the seasons there are variables in our lives as we walk our pilgrimage on planet […]

Merciful Father, we confess that we can be impatient and judgmental toward those who reject You. We’ve come to realize that we can’t live without You but the unbeliever feels he or she has no need for You.  It seems we’re worlds apart in our outlook.  Use this passage from Jude to speak to […]