Devotional Archives for Encouragement for Today
Lysa TerKeurst shares a powerful message on setting boundaries in relationships, emphasizing that while we can't change others, we can establish healthy limits for ourselves to stay safe and whole. By applying boundaries, we can love others without sacrificing our own well-being and find freedom from unhealthy relational patterns.
When anxiety strikes, societal expectations often dictate that one should not feel this way, leading to feelings of shame and loneliness. However, a closer examination of Scripture reveals that God's presence is precisely where our anxiety resides, offering comfort and healing through vulnerability and connection with others.
A remarkable encounter with a bald eagle on a rural road in Missouri profoundly impacted author Sarah Geringer, offering her a sense of God's presence and provision in nature. By exploring the biblical connections between eagles and God's care for His people, Geringer invites readers to seek out nature's beauty as a means of discovering clues about God's character and finding encouragement in their own struggles.
Lysa TerKeurst explores the often-misunderstood concept of setting boundaries in relationships, arguing that it's not unchristian to require people to treat us in healthy ways and that having emotional limitations is a natural part of being human. By examining biblical principles and personal experience, TerKeurst offers guidance on how to establish and maintain healthy boundaries while still demonstrating love and kindness towards others.
A mother's courageous decision to invite her estranged father to Thanksgiving dinner sparks a chain of miracles, challenging the notion that pain and conflict are insurmountable obstacles to healing and reconciliation. Through her personal story, Becky Keife shares how God can transform even the most difficult situations into opportunities for growth, hope, and redemption.
Criticism can cut deep, but it's not always a reflection of our worth; instead, it may reveal the critic's own insecurities and lack of understanding. By choosing to stay calm, discerning the source of criticism, and responding with compassion, we can navigate hurtful situations with greater ease and maintain our God-given identity.
Max Lucado shares a personal story of struggling with weariness and insecurity, but finds solace in the promise of the Holy Spirit as his Teacher, who will teach him all things and remind him of Jesus' words. By inviting the Holy Spirit into our lives, we can experience His power and guidance, and discover a deeper relationship with Him.
When faced with overwhelming situations, we often feel like we're drowning in 3 feet of water, but God has given us everything we need to stand victorious against the enemy's schemes. By putting on the full armor of God and standing firm on His promises, we can overcome even the most daunting challenges and emerge stronger, more than conquerors through Him who loved us.
Lysa TerKeurst shares her personal experience of learning to set healthy boundaries in relationships, including with her children and others, and how it has helped her be a more compassionate and gracious person. By implementing biblical boundaries, she believes individuals can thrive in life-giving relationships while maintaining their integrity and spiritual fruit.
As a Christian family in war-torn Iraq, Dahlia shares her story of enduring faith and perseverance in the face of persecution, displacement, and loss. Through her personal struggles and experiences, she reveals how prayer, community, and reliance on God have given her hope and strength to continue serving Him despite the uncertainty and danger surrounding her.