Devotional Archives for Encouragement for Today
Gary Chapman shares his personal experience of practicing patience in marriage, highlighting its importance in choosing to give another person the freedom to be human and expressing love through empathetic listening and calm behavior. By applying four practical steps - apologizing for impatience, breaking negative patterns, replacing impatient behavior with patient behavior, and focusing on solutions rather than problems - readers can grow in patience and deepen their relationships.
Trillia J. Newbell invites readers to reflect on the power of courage in the face of fear, drawing inspiration from biblical figures like Joshua and Ruby Bridges, who faced daunting challenges with faith and determination. In her new book "Celebrating Around the Table," Newbell shares stories of 12 African American believers who exemplified courageous living, offering a reminder that God's presence is our strength and comfort in times of uncertainty.
As believers, we often struggle with guilt and shame over our mistakes, but God's omniscience offers us peace in knowing He already knows our flaws and loves us anyway. By embracing this truth, we can trade shame for peace and find comfort in the all-knowing love of Christ.
Feeling behind in life can be overwhelming, but what if God's plan for your life is not about catching up, but about enjoying the journey? In her latest devotional, Meghan Ryan Asbury shares three practical practices to help you shift from feeling behind to living a life of contentment and trust.
Alicia Bruxvoort shares a personal story of finding new ways to connect with Jesus in the midst of struggle, discovering that sometimes prayer is not just about speaking words, but also about showing up and being present with Him. By embracing this mindset, readers can learn to pray with and without words, and find peace and hope in their daily lives.
Karen Wingate shares her personal struggle with using God's precious gift of words in a way that honors Him and others, drawing on the biblical story of Moses who also faced similar doubts and fears. With practical advice and encouragement, Wingate invites readers to bring their concerns to God, thank Him for His creation of sound and language, and ask for His guidance to speak with wisdom and love.
Taylor Joy Murray reflects on her personal struggle to receive grace, drawing parallels with a biblical story of a man who sought eternal life through following the Ten Commandments, only to be met with Jesus' loving gaze. The author invites readers to examine their own response to grace, exploring how it can transform their relationship with God and themselves.
As fear and anxiety overwhelm us, we can turn to the example of King Jehoshaphat, who sought God's peace despite being "alarmed" by his circumstances, and found a deep-seated resolve to trust in His sovereignty. By focusing on God and inviting His peace into our fears, we can transform our emotions from ones of anxiety and worry to ones of trust and hope.
Fear can be overwhelming, but it's not a sign of weakness; rather, it's an opportunity to trust God and seek His power, love, and self-discipline. In this powerful devotional, Lysa TerKeurst shares her personal struggle with fear and how she learned to release control to God, finding healing and growth in the process.
The author of this article, Alli Patterson, shares her personal journey of discovering a divine blueprint for relationships in Jesus' life, which has transformed the way she loves others. By understanding that Jesus had five different types of relationships and that love looks different for each person, readers can gain fresh eyes to see what love looks like for everyone they encounter.