Devotional Archives for Encouragement for Today
Feeling stuck and frustrated while waiting for something can be overwhelming, but what if God is working on your behalf even when you can't see it? Remembering Jesus' command to wait in Jerusalem before the gift of the Holy Spirit was poured out, we can find courage and strength to trust in His timing and goodness.
Lysa TerKeurst shares a powerful message about surrendering our "why" questions and instead asking God to help us see His light in the midst of life's challenges, just as Jesus did when He healed a blind man. By letting go of our need for answers and embracing faith, we can experience healing, hope, and spiritual sight, even in the darkest moments.
As a parent, teaching your child to welcome and love others with disabilities is crucial for reflecting God's heart. By sharing practical strategies such as highlighting sameness, exposing children to various disabilities, modeling God's heart, and using resources like Laura Wifler's new book "Like Me", you can help your kids develop compassion and kindness towards those who are different.
When life's transitions leave you feeling alone and uncertain, God's presence can be a source of comfort and strength. In her new book "Your New Now," author Nicki Koziarz shares practical advice and biblical wisdom on how to navigate the challenges of change and find growth in the midst of uncertainty.
When life's challenges seem insurmountable, it's easy to fall into negative thought patterns that can be damaging to our faith and relationships. In this powerful devotional, Karen Wingate shares her personal struggle with negative self-talk and offers practical advice on how to "demolish arguments" and replace them with God's truth, helping readers to shift their focus from what's not going well to the goodness of God in every aspect of life.
A grieving mother's journey to rediscover God's goodness in her life is shared through Psalm 27:13-14, where she learns to be willing and waiting for the Lord's presence amidst pain and uncertainty. By embracing this mindset, she finds that God's goodness can be seen in everyday moments, transforming her experiences into wisdom that can help others.
Lysa TerKeurst shares her personal struggle with feeling forgotten and offers a message of hope, reminding readers that God's love for them remains constant despite life's challenges. In her new devotional "You're Going to Make It," Lysa provides 50 morning and evening devotions to help readers connect with God and find practical steps to overcome obstacles.
Abby McDonald shares a personal story of rediscovering a long-forgotten box filled with childhood memories, which led her to re-examine the gift of God's Spirit in her life and how it can be applied to everyday situations. Through her journey, she encourages readers to "wipe the dust off the box" and open the gift, embracing faith and trust in God's power to reign in their lives.
Kia Stephens shares her personal experience of struggling with a broken heart and spirit, stemming from her complicated relationship with her father, and finds comfort in Psalm 34:18, which reminds us that God is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. Through her story, Stephens encourages readers to know God's all-sufficient grace and healing, even when wounds inflicted by loved ones seem insurmountable.
As a busy mom, feeling overwhelmed and stressed is inevitable, but what if you could shift your focus from frustration to faith? In this article, Crystal Paine shares her personal experience of using "flare prayers" - short, in-the-moment prayers that cry out to God for help, wisdom, direction, energy, or strength - to navigate life's challenges and find peace.