Tag: NLT Posts
God is for You
Scripture “What shall we say about such wonderful things as these? If God is for us, who can ever be against us?” (Romans 8:31, NLT) Word There are many misconceptions about God in the world today. Some people think He’s mad at them, and other’s think He’s keeping a list of all their wrongs. […]
Through the Fire
Scripture “…We went through fire and flood, but You brought us to a place of abundance” (Psalm 66:12, NLT) Word In scripture, three Hebrew teenagers, Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, were told to bow down to the king’s idol or they would be thrown into a fiery furnace. They said, “No, King. We’re not going […]
In the Midst of the Storms
Scripture “…He sends rain on the just and the unjust alike” (Matthew 5:45, NLT) Word We all have opportunities to get upset and live stressed out. The storms of life come to every person. No matter how good a person you are, you’re going to have some “rain” in your life. When these storms […]
Seeing the Way God Sees
Scripture “In this new life, it doesn’t matter if you are a Jew or a Gentile, circumcised or uncircumcised, barbaric, uncivilized, slave, or free…” (Colossians 3:11, NLT) Word When God looks at mankind, He doesn’t see us as different races. He doesn’t see different social standings. He doesn’t see color or creed. God looks […]
Embrace Your Season
Scripture “For everything there is a season, a time for every activity under heaven” (Ecclesiastes 3:1, NLT) Word God has ordained seasons and cycles in our lives. Sometimes, when our dreams aren’t coming to pass on our timetable, we can be tempted to get frustrated. But we have to be careful not to allow our […]
Get Ready
Scripture “Get ready! This is the day the Lord will give you victory…!” (Judges 4:14, NLT) Word It’s easy to get stuck in a rut and go into another year coasting on auto-pilot, expecting the same thing: same problems, same struggles and the same income. But God is a God of increase. He wants us […]
Dream Another Dream
Scripture “…No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined what God has prepared for those who love Him” (1 Corinthians 2:9, NLT) Word What are the dreams and desires that you have for your future? Maybe you had some big dreams in the past, but things didn’t go the way […]
Brighter Until the Full Day
Scripture “The way of the righteous is like the first gleam of dawn, which shines ever brighter until the full light of day” (Proverbs 4:18, NLT) Word As a believer, God promises that your path will shine brighter and brighter as you seek His truth and righteousness in every situation. What is righteousness? Righteousness is […]
New Mercy
Scripture “The faithful love of the Lord never ends! His mercies never cease. Great is His faithfulness; His mercies begin afresh each morning” (Lamentations 3:22–23, NLT) Word Isn’t it good to know that no matter what happened yesterday, no matter what you said, no matter what you did, God’s mercy is new for you today? […]
Choose Joy
Scripture “This is the day the LORD has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it.”(Psalm 118:24, NLT) Word Happiness isn’t just a random feeling; happiness is a choice. It’s a decision that we have to make each and every day. All throughout life, you’re going to have plenty of opportunities to lose your […]
Written On Your Heart
“They demonstrate that God’s law is written on their hearts…” (Romans 2:15, NLT) Prayer “Heavenly Father, thank You for making Your home in me and for guiding me down the path of peace and blessing. Help me to clearly follow Your promptings all the days of my life so I can honor You in all […]
Grace and Peace to You
Scripture “May God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ give you grace and peace.” (2 Thessalonians 1:2, NLT) Word Grace and peace are powerful forces in the life of the believer. Grace empowers us, and peace directs us. It’s like this: grace is the gas and peace is the navigation system. You need both […]
