Devotional Archives for Encouragement for Today

Wendy Blight shares her personal struggle with anxiety and finds comfort in God's Word, offering practical tools to help readers regulate their emotions and trust in God's peace. By learning to take captive anxious thoughts and practicing simple yet powerful practices, readers can experience rest for their souls and find hope in the midst of hard moments.

Lynn Cowell shares her personal journey of seeking a deeper relationship with Jesus, drawing inspiration from the life of Peter, who struggled with inconsistency and imperfection in his walk with Christ. By examining scripture and reflecting on our own emotions and responses to God, we can cultivate intimacy and constancy in our relationships with Him.

As the world grapples with increasing challenges and traumatic events, many feel like they're experiencing "contraction coupling" - a sense of intensifying pain and anxiety that refuses to subside. In Romans 8:22-23, Apostle Paul likens this longing to the pains of childbirth, reminding us that our adoption to sonship, the redemption of our bodies, is imminent, bringing hope for a future where Christ will liberate creation from death and decay.

Brooke McGlothlin shares her personal struggle with anxiety and how she learned that peace is not a feeling, but a fruit of the Spirit, planted in our hearts at salvation and growing into maturity as we pursue knowing God. By recognizing this truth, readers can tap into the patience and love already sown in their redeemed heart and watch it grow into something beautiful that brings glory to God.

Ashley Morgan Jackson shares her personal struggle with spiritual exhaustion and discouragement, but finds hope in trusting God to hold her broken heart and revealing His good plans for her life. Through her story and biblical encouragement, she invites readers to cling to the truth that God has restfulness for their worn-out souls and will never stop loving them.

As Jesus prayed for His disciples to be one, just as He and the Father are one, a young woman reflects on her own journey of unity with others in Christ. In this powerful devotional, Katy McCown shares how embracing our individuality while becoming "one" in Christ can lead to a deeper love for God and a stronger connection with those around us.

Shae Hill shares a personal journey of discovering that prayer doesn't have to be complicated or formal, but rather an ongoing conversation with God. By focusing on delighting ourselves in the Lord and being present with Him throughout our day, we can transform our prayer lives from transactional to intimate communication.

Crystal Paine shares her personal experience of struggling with pain and hurt, and how she learned to express her honest prayers to God through the concept of "lament." By embracing vulnerability and authenticity in prayer, Paine discovered a deeper connection with God and healing in Jesus.

Praying with a heart of gratitude is a vital aspect of our relationship with God, yet many struggle to cultivate this mindset. In Psalm 107, we see that thanksgiving requires remembrance and is a response to the love, blessing, and compassion that flows from God onto us. By reflecting on the amazing things God has done in our lives and responding with gratitude, we can deepen our faith and relationship with Him.

Confession is a crucial act of faith that can bring freedom from shame and guilt, but many struggle to practice it in their prayers. By referencing God's character, remembering what He has done, and reminding ourselves of what He will do because of who He is, we can experience the transformative power of confession and start walking in freedom today.