Devotional Archives for Encouragement for Today
Cindy Bultema shares a personal story of how she was once defined by lies and negative labels, but found freedom in embracing her true identity as loved by God. Through the power of Jesus' love, Cindy encourages readers to peel off old name tags and put on new Truth-filled identities, reminding them that they are accepted, beautiful, chosen, delivered, and most importantly, loved.
Binu Samuel shares her personal journey of faith, reflecting on how God knew she and her children would face challenges in a rapidly changing world. Through biblical verses such as Jeremiah 1:5 and Esther 4:14, Binu finds hope and encouragement to trust God's plan for their lives, even in the midst of uncertainty and chaos.
Waiting for God's best requires patience, trust, and surrender. By learning to wait on God's sovereign plan, we can discover His goodness and receive the fullness of His blessings, even when life seems uncertain or overwhelming.
Lysa TerKeurst shares a powerful reminder from 2 Chronicles 16:9 that God sees, knows, and cares for us, urging believers to trust Him with their lives rather than trying to control them. By remembering God's faithfulness in the past and looking to Him as our rock of refuge, we can overcome exhaustion and fear, and live out loud our faith-filled declarations.
A young woman's life is forever changed when her fiancé dies in a workplace accident, leaving her to grapple with the question of why God allows such tragedy. Despite the overwhelming pain and uncertainty, she finds comfort in Romans 8:39, which reminds us that nothing can separate us from God's love.
A woman in need, a prophet's promise, and a miracle that changed her life forever. When you feel empty, remember the story of Elijah and the widow of Zarephath, who found encouragement in giving to others, and discover how God miraculously fills your bucket back up.
As I thought about my neighbor's assumption that my hard-working husband was scoring major extra credit points with me, it made me think of God...
Women who have experienced father wounds often struggle with feelings of abandonment and rejection, but Scripture offers a message of hope and redemption through the love of God as their heavenly Father. By embracing this truth, women can find comfort, peace, and adoption into God's family, knowing they are children of God and co-heirs with Christ Jesus.
Alicia Bruxvoort reminds readers that forgetfulness, whether due to age or worldly influences, can lead to spiritual amnesia, causing us to lose sight of our identity in Christ. By recalling the Truth of Scripture and embracing our proximity, position, and purpose in Jesus, we can overcome forgetfulness and live as children of light, confident in our relationship with God.
Carrie Lloyd shares her personal journey of embracing truth and its transformative power, drawing from the biblical account of Jesus' conversation with a Samaritan woman. By confronting her own fears and doubts, Lloyd discovers that truth is not only liberating but also a means to deepen her relationship with God.