Jan 20, 2025 · If you are one of these people, let me encourage you to acknowledge your fear, because it is a real emotion, but also to move forward in spite of it. Courageous people do what they believe in their hearts they should do, no matter how they feel or what kinds of doubts and fearful thoughts fill their minds.

Jan 1, 2025 · I encourage you to start each day as I do—with God. Spend as much time with Him as you can, based on your schedule. The only way to get your day off to a good start is to start it with Him. Talk to Him, ask for His help and guidance …

Any time you’re tempted to give up—whenever you begin to think, I can’t do this. I can’t take this anymore—that’s when it’s time to pray, “Holy Spirit, strengthen me!” This applies to every situation—big or small. Maybe you’re getting ready to meet with someone who tends to frustrate you or get on your nerves.

Nov 29, 2024 · But with God’s help, you can resist temptation. The Bible says we are to be on our guard, and that means we should watch out for the things the devil uses to derail our faith in God. People who have set their minds will stick with their decisions, realizing that they have to make it through the difficult times in order to get the result they ...

I challenge you to use your creativity and find other ways to bless the people around you. Everyone needs to be encouraged at times, and we have the power to help others feel appreciated and uplifted simply by expressing thanks when we have the opportunity to do so. I want to say it again: Thank you has power in it. It contains the power to ...

2 days ago · You can be free today from the anger and anxiety caused by perfectionism by giving up your own works and trusting in the work that Jesus has done for us all. Remember, God simply requires you to believe in the One Whom He has sent (John 6:28–29). Prayer of the Day: Lord, thank You for Your amazing grace. Please help me to embrace it ...

Strength for Each Day. In this 10-day study, Joyce teaches how to receive and live in God’s strength for your life.

In other words, you can overcome any negative situation or pain from your past if you will just get with God and say, “Yes, this happened in my life. But You are on my side, and I know You have a good plan for me.” In fact, with God’s help, you can do anything within His will for you. For example, God wants you to be healthy.

Nov 8, 2024 · His voice may be simply a whisper in your soul, but I urge you to believe that God does speak to His people still today. Prayer of the Day: Father God, help me to recognize and respond to Your voice in my life. Teach me to trust in Your guidance and grow in my relationship with You, amen.

God can give you ideas, inspiration and wisdom, but He won’t do your part for you. Your part is to love people, to have a great attitude and to be faithful and consistent. When you choose to go the extra mile and live with excellence, God will get right in the middle of your efforts and do things you were never expecting.