Archive for the ‘Encouragement’ Category
Tired? Discouraged?
August 24, 2025Church Is Important!
August 17, 2025
Maybe you cannot go to church because of illness, your job or family responsibilities. God understands.
But, you may have stopped going during Covid and never went back. Disagreement with a church member or hurt feelings. Think about it. Are those really valid reasons for staying home?
We do have many ways to get church services on TV, radio or YouTube. But does that really satisfy?
We miss fellowship with other Christians. We miss the opportunity to see people baptized after they have been saved. Sometimes we may miss seeing the Holy Spirit working in the hearts of others. We also miss the opportunity to help someone else who may need us to be their friend.
Church is important. Let’s go.
Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching. Matthew 10:25
God’s Unconditional Love!
August 15, 2025
Don’t let your past determine your future. Look to God for the truth. Don’t let the past steal you from the joys of today. The Lord has so much for you.
I pray you will take time to read His Word daily and talk to Him through prayer then watch how he will guide you. He wants to walk with you every minute of the day, you are so important to Him.
Ask Him to open your eyes to the truth of His unconditional love for you. See yourself through His eyes.
Jeremiah 33:3 (KJV) says, Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and show thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not.
Are Your Word Acceptable?
August 14, 2025
Are your words acceptable not only in God’s sight but in the lives of your loved ones and friends?
Sometimes we can act holy and righteous in front of others but at home or in the workplace it’s a different story.
We have to guard our tongues and speak kindly when we are in public or more importantly when we are with our loved ones.
God hears every word that comes out of our mouth. It is a matter of the heart.
Today, make this verse your prayer and practice. “Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer” Psalm 19:14
Forgiveness!
July 26, 2025
Has someone hurt you? You feel angry and that person does not deserve to be forgiven.
What about you? How many times have you hurt our loving Savior, Jesus? Maybe by thought or action that does not please Him. Then in His love and mercy, He has forgiven you. Not just once but numerous times.
How much more should we forgive that person who has hurt us? God tells us to forgive. It isn’t easy sometimes but if you truly want to forgive, He will give us the strength to forgive.
It is a choice. We can continue to have resentment in our heart or consciously forgive. The right choice gives us freedom that true obedience gives.
If You Have A Friend, You Are Blessed!
July 25, 2025
If you have a true friend you are blessed. If you have several good friends you are extremely blessed.
God gives us friends in our lives to come along by our side to uplift us in times of trouble or sorrow. They rejoice with us when we have joy. They are loyal.
Thank God for the friends in your life. Also, be a good friend to them. Maybe today, give your friend(s) a call. Write them a little note. Most importantly pray for them.
We do have a friend that is with us always. His name is Jesus!
Let’s Sing Some Traditional Hymns!
July 21, 2025
Many churches have done away with traditional hymns, but we need to bring back these spirit filled old hymns.
Music is a viral part of any church service and our hearts can be stirred by some of the words and music of the older songs as well as the new.
Amazing Grace, in the Garden, Great is Thy Faithfulness and many more that are lost to the new generation.
Have A Blessed Sunday As You Worship!
July 20, 2025
Therapy!
July 16, 2025
Have you ever had therapy for a broken bone or strained muscle? That can be painful but necessary for complete healing.
We sometimes need spiritual therapy. We have not been seeking God for the difficult time in our lives. We find ourselves blaming God for our trouble or difficulties.
What is the remedy for a broken spirit? God’s Word. Prayer. Repentance. Not just a little bit but every day consistently. Sometimes it hurts, but we need to keep on doing it.
God is faithful. Just as He heals a broken body, He also can heal a broken heart.
He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds. Psalm 34:18
A Cure For Discouragement!
July 14, 2025
Thinking of something to encourage those who read this blog, I chose a book on hymns, “Then Sings My Soul” by Robert J. Morgan.
He wrote a forward “The Cure For Shot Nerves”. Thinking that is a catchy title, I read what he wrote about how the old hymns can calm the spirit and help bring peace to the soul.
It is rare in some churches to even hear the old hymns anymore and that is sad.
“In the Garden” He walks with me/ and He talks with me/ and tells me I am His own.
“Jesus Loves Me”, “Amazing Grace”, “I Need Thee Every Hour” and many more that encourage the heart.
Today, if you are stressed, feeling overwhelmed, or just plan discouraged, think of your favorite hymn and sing it, hum it or just let it flood your mind with how good God is, and soon you will find the comfort you need.
Center for Evangelists 
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