Devotional Archives for Encouragement for Today
Brenda Bradford Ottinger shares a personal story of struggling with insecurity and finding freedom in knowing that God has always known her, recorded every moment of her life, and has plans for her. By embracing this truth, readers can shed lies of inadequacy and confidently enter any space believing they belong to God.
Lysa TerKeurst shares a personal struggle with feeling justified to be mean in response to hurtful words, but finds guidance in biblical teachings on forgiveness and setting healthy boundaries. By embracing these principles, she discovers a path to respond with compassion and love, rather than retaliation, leading to a more peaceful and fulfilling life.
God invites us to bare our souls, to create and confess without fear of judgment, and to find healing and hope in the process. By embracing art and creativity as a means of confession and connection with God, we can experience His presence and plan for our lives, and become new in spite of our past.
Sharon Jaynes shares a personal story of feeling like an "also ran" who barely made it, but discovers that she is actually the one Jesus loves, just like John, Peter, and others in the Bible. By embracing this truth, readers can learn to silence lies that steal their confidence and replace them with biblical truths to trade inferiority for courage and confidence.
When insecurity and uncertainty creep into our lives, we often turn to familiar comforts rather than trusting God's faithfulness. In this powerful study, Meghan Ryan shares the inspiring story of Ruth, who chose to follow God despite feeling lost and uncertain, offering a message of hope and encouragement for those struggling with similar doubts.
Christina Patterson shares a personal story of how God redirected her college plans, leading to an amazing four-year experience and ultimately revealing His greater purpose. By reframing unfulfilled plans as opportunities for God's greater purpose, readers can find peace and trust in His sovereignty over their lives.
Lysa TerKeurst reveals Satan's three-pronged plan of attack on our hearts, exposing how he tempts us with physical gratification, materialism, and pride. By understanding this plan and responding with God's Truth, we can resist the enemy's schemes and live a life that honors God.
Denise Pass shares a personal journey of learning to let go of loneliness and find comfort in God's presence, highlighting that loneliness is not a place but a state of mind that can be overcome through faith and connection with Him. By sharing her own struggles and insights from scripture, Pass encourages readers to seek solace in God's love and acceptance, reminding them they are never truly alone.
Tracie Miles shares a personal story of how God orchestrated her life, including a pivotal moment seven years after her marriage imploded, where she realized that the date was not just a coincidence but part of God's perfect plan for her. By examining the biblical concept of the number seven and its significance in Scripture, Miles encourages readers to trust God's sovereignty and timing, and to see circumstances as "God-incidences" ordained by Him.
As weary warriors in the midst of life's battles, many struggle to find hope and strength. In this article, author Meredith Houston Carr shares a powerful three-step battle plan inspired by King Jehoshaphat's story in 2 Chronicles 20, offering practical guidance on how to seek God's help, worship through fear and doubt, and trust His direction - and fight the good fight another day.