Scripture “Worry weighs a person down; an encouraging word cheers a person up” (Proverbs 12:25, NLT) Word When you see someone who is struggling, a co-worker who is discouraged, a friend who is not up to par, how do you respond? Our words can be what keeps a person going; our compliments can put […]
Scripture “If anyone speaks, let him speak as the oracles of God…” (1 Peter 4:11, NKJV) Word When God wants to speak to people on earth, do you know how He does it? Most often, He speaks through His people. He uses our voice to bring life, healing and hope to others. When you […]
Scripture “The tongue has the power of life and death…” (Proverbs 18:21, NIV) Word Our words have the power to lift people up or push people down. We can say something to make others feel better about themselves or make them feel worse. It’s amazing what a simple compliment will do. When you tell […]
Scripture “That is what the Scriptures mean when they say, ‘No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined what God has prepared for those who love him.’ But it was to us that God revealed these things by His Spirit. For His Spirit searches out everything and shows us God’s […]
Scripture “Come close to God, and God will come close to you…” (James 4:8, NLT) Word God promises that He will draw close to you when you draw close to Him. How do we draw close to Him? First of all, this verse goes on to say that we must turn away from sin because […]
Scripture “And I am praying that you will put into action the generosity that comes from your faith as you understand and experience all the good things we have in Christ” (Philemon 1:6, NLT) Word The Bible tells us that faith without works is dead. If we don’t put our faith into action, it’s not […]
Scripture “And walk in love, [esteeming and delighting in one another] as Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us…” (Ephesians 5:2, AMP) Word In today’s culture, we don’t often hear the word esteem used very much, yet, scripture tells us to esteem and delight in one another. One definition of esteem is […]
Scripture “And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him” (Hebrews 11:6, NIV) Word Do you know what pleases God? He’s not impressed by how much knowledge we have. He isn’t influenced by how […]
Scripture “Pray for us, too, that God will give us many opportunities to speak about His mysterious plan concerning Christ. That is why I am here in chains” (Colossians 4:3, NLT) Word When Paul wrote today’s verse, he was in chains in prison. He had been arrested for preaching the gospel. Everything in his […]
Scripture “I will praise the Lord at all times. I will constantly speak His praises” (Psalm 34:1, NLT) Word When you woke up this morning, what was the first thing that you thought of? Did you start the day expecting God’s goodness, or is there a circumstance that is overwhelming you and consuming your […]
Scripture “Instead of your shame you will receive a double portion, and instead of disgrace you will rejoice in your inheritance. And so you will inherit a double portion in your land, and everlasting joy will be yours” (Isaiah 61:7, NIV) Word In the Old Testament when this scripture was written, God’s people were […]
Scripture “He who walks with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm” (Proverbs 13:20, NIV) Word Sometimes in order to embrace the destiny God has in store, you have to be willing to make some difficult changes in your life. You have to be willing to examine where you are […]