Devotional Archives for Encouragement for Today

As a mother of five teenagers, Glynnis Whitwer shares her personal struggle with praying for protection and safety for her children, realizing that this focus had replaced her vision for their futures. By embracing the biblical example of Hannah, who prayed for her child's future and God's use in his life, Whitwer encourages readers to expand their prayers beyond mere protection and instead pray boldly for their children's lives.

Carol Davis shares a personal story of how she has been "damaged" by life's circumstances, but found that God can use those imperfections to make her heart sweeter and more compassionate. She encourages readers not to judge others based on their external circumstances, but rather to reach out with love and compassion to those who may be struggling.

There is no abstract provided in the text. The text appears to be a full article or devotion from Proverbs 31 Ministries, discussing the topic of beauty and self-acceptance, with a focus on forgiveness and God's love for His creation.

This is a devotional message from Proverbs 31 Ministries, written by Wendy Pope. The title of the message is not explicitly stated in the text provided, but based on the content, it appears to be about finding faith and trust in God despite struggles with fear and uncertainty. The message begins by sharing Wendy's personal story of struggling with faith during a difficult time in her life. She describes how she felt like she was "long on sorrows" and "short on faith," but ultimately found healing and restoration when she took her "empty jars" (representing her faithlessness) to the altar and asked God to fill them. The message then shifts to encouraging readers to do the same, sharing that it's impossible to please God without

This devotion discusses the concept of "stinkin' thinkin'" and how it can affect our relationships, particularly in marriage. It encourages readers to be aware of their thoughts and to replace negative or unhelpful ones with God's truth. The devotion provides four steps for readers to take action against stinkin' thinkin': (1) identify the strongholds that have developed in your mind about your husband or marriage, (2) recognize the influence of others on your thoughts, (3) renew your mind by thinking and speaking God's truth, and (4) pray for strength and obedience to Christ. The devotion also includes several Bible verses to encourage and guide readers as they work to transform their minds and live according to God's will

Marybeth Whalen reflects on the importance of remembering God's goodness and abundance in her life, encouraging readers to take time to write down the things He has done for them and praise Him for His blessings. By focusing on God's faithfulness and goodness, she finds joy and peace, reminding us that our lives are rich and full when we acknowledge His presence and provision.

Lysa TerKeurst shares a personal story of how focusing on the negative qualities in her husband led to separation, but when she started listing things she was thankful for about him, it changed everything. She encourages readers to intentionally cultivate gratitude and combat Satan's schemes with a thankful heart.

This is a devotion from Proverbs 31 Ministries, written by Zoe Elmore. The title of the devotion is not explicitly stated in the text provided, but based on the content, it appears to be about overcoming the temptation to compare oneself to others and instead focusing on one's own worth and beauty in God's eyes. The author reflects on how she used to look at other women as her role models and try to emulate their "perfections," but realized that this was not a healthy or sustainable approach. Instead, she encourages readers to focus on their own relationship with God and to pray for others, rather than comparing themselves to them. The devotion also includes several Bible verses, such as Hebrews 12:28, Psalm 36:

This is a devotional article from Proverbs 31 Ministries, written by Glynnis Whitwer. The title of the article is "He Speaks to Me" and it discusses how God speaks to ordinary people through His Holy Spirit. The author shares her personal experience of moving to a new city and feeling lost and uncertain about her future. However, as she began to listen to God's voice and seek His guidance, she discovered that He was speaking to her in ways she never thought possible. Glynnis writes about how she had been independent and self-sufficient for many years, but after her move, she found herself in a place of need and desperation. It was then that she began to hear God's voice more clearly,