Devotional Archives for Encouragement for Today
Lysa TerKeurst shares a powerful message on the importance of setting boundaries to protect one's heart and relationships, citing Proverbs 4:23 as a guiding principle. By recognizing that people who are irresponsible with our hearts should not be granted great access to our hearts, we can establish healthy boundaries that promote trust, love, and emotional health in our relationships.
Rachael Adams shares a powerful message that every little thing we do can go a long way in God's hands, citing Jesus' own humble beginnings and the importance of valuing small gestures and actions. By partnering with God and being faithful in everyday moments, we can accomplish great things and discover that a significant life is simpler than we think.
At rock bottom, Elizabeth Groff found hope and restoration through a simple shoebox gift from God, teaching her that surrender is exactly where freedom is found. By sharing her story of transformation, she invites readers to surrender their lives to Jesus, trusting in His power to bring life and abundance, even in the darkest of circumstances.
Lysa TerKeurst shares a personal struggle with enabling others, realizing that true change can only come from within and that setting boundaries is not unloving but a God-given concept. By shifting from control to compassion, she encourages readers to prioritize empathy over rescue, embracing biblical love and learning to let go of the need to save others.
God's plan in creation wasn't simply to save us from sin, but to live and long to push back the darkness and forever hold our gaze upon His goodness and light. Through art, we are invited into God's restoration of things, using creativity as a way to climb back toward the light and bring hope and light into the world.
Lysa TerKeurst shares her personal struggle with acknowledging and addressing the "dysfunction" in her relationships, revealing how ignoring these issues can lead to destructive patterns. In her new book, she encourages readers to choose healthy honesty and pursue boundaries that bring love and healing to their lives.
As anxiety and fear creep in, a trusted Shepherd offers comfort and guidance, reminding us that He is our protector, peace, and strength. By embracing His presence and trust, we can quiet the waters of worry and find solace in the stillness, leading us to paths of righteousness for His name's sake.
Discovering your true identity is not about achieving a certain status or role, but rather standing in the identity God has given you. By focusing on the fundamentals of faith and Scripture, you can root your identity in Christ and overcome feelings of inadequacy and insecurity.
Lysa TerKeurst shares a powerful message of hope and redemption for those facing devastating relationship endings, encouraging readers to understand that reconciliation is not always possible but God's redemption can still be experienced. By shifting perspective from seeking human reconciliation to trusting in God's power to redeem their lives, even in the midst of broken relationships, readers can find freedom and comfort in knowing they are not alone.
When a husband is struggling with his faith, it can be a challenging and helpless experience for his wife. By learning how to encourage and support her husband in this difficult season, wives can play a vital role in strengthening his spiritual foundation and helping him find hope again.