The Lord is always here, bearing our burdens more than we ever feel, see or know.

There is no firmer foundation to build our hope upon than the Rock of Ages!

The free gift of salvation that God offers us in Jesus Christ satisfies our thirst for something – someone – to save us from ourselves for all eternity. All we had to do is believe! 🙂

God is interested in every tiny detail of our lives…all the way down to the number of hairs on each head.

God empowers us with His Spirit to be confident rather than timid, to be self-disciplined rather than in disarray and to love rather than be judgmental, jealous or unkind.

The Lord has never forsaken those who trust and seek Him, and He will never forsake us! There is no greater Hope than the Lord our God!

Like images in the sand that wash away with the tide, so are the sins of all who believe in Him…they are washed away by the precious blood of Jesus!

Before the fall of mankind, God gave us the gift of work…and as we thank Him for giving us abilities, strength and breath to do our work well, it becomes a blessing to us and others!

God is FOR us…God is for ME…God is for YOU! What could be more encouraging than that?

God tells us to trust Him enough in every circumstance, to always rejoice, pray and thank Him…and in these very acts He blesses us with strength, joy and peace beyond measure!

Exercising God’s love as an action word – regardless of how we feel – covers our sin and inner struggles, and changes us into the true people-lovers God created us to be.

Jesus, knowing His Heavenly Father a-l-w-a-y-s heard Him, thanked Him in advance. We can pray with that same confidence…thanking Him ahead of time!

God not only redeems us but in His unfailing love He stays with us along the way…leading, guiding and strengthening us…now and forever!

The God of the universe accepts those who turn to Him…without favoritism…and as we follow His example it gives glory to His name, peace to others and joy to us!

We will worry far less when each day we thank and praise the LORD from morning to night! Let us forget not all His benefits!

Happy Thanksgiving! We have so much to be thankful for…God’s love is unfailing and all He has done for us is beyond gracious and merciful, and that is just for starters!

Worship, praise and thanksgiving not only raise the LORD’s banner high, but blesses us as well…It is not just a day, it is a way of life!

Praise the LORD for He is sloooow to anger and ABOUNDING in love, grace and compassion (and not the other way around).

Our Heavenly Father loves us SO much that He not only wants to supply all our needs, but some of our wants too… that we will lack NO good thing!

We can fully, completely, totally rely on the LORD’s strength and protection 24/7, 365 days a year! Let’s give a shout-out to that!!!

Because the Most Powerful Being in the Universe is for us, we can walk by His side in love, faith and confidence every day!

Even if our love and faithfulness falter, our Heavenly Father’s love and faithfulness are established and stand firm forever! And we can declare it!!

Once we know the supreme value of our relationship with the Lord, everything else becomes second place.

Whether home or away, God has blessed benefits waiting for us!

No matter how great our mountain is, our GOD is greater still!

As we focus our eyes and hearts upon the Great Commander of the Lord’s army, and seek to please Him alone, our messy lives will take on a new perspective and calm.

Nothing, absolutely nothing, can ever quench or sweep away God’s everlasting, unconditional love for us.

We are God’s fully accepted, beloved children through His Son Jesus Christ… Praise God for His amazing, matchless grace and love!!

Hilltops and valleys, sunshine and rain…it’s good to know we are never alone. We need not fear nor be dismayed…God is with us through it all!

God’s love abounds more than all the sin in the whole world; by His infinite grace He redeems EVERYONE who calls on Him in Jesus’ name!

God lets us in on the secret to true blessing, joy and happiness…Simply focus on Him as we delight ourselves in His Word and meditate on it. Trust it, live it, breathe it…and joy wildl abound!

God’s Word is more heavenly than the finest delicacy we’ve ever tasted…food satisfies the stomach for a little while, but His very Word satisfies the soul for all eternity.

God’s wonders are far too unfathomable and too numerable for us to list or fully declare, but let’s give it a shot anyway! 🙂

In an imperfect world, we will find comfort, refuge and joy in our Amazing, Giant God as we trust His flawless, perfect Word and Way!

God desires to richly bless everyone that calls on Him, that means absolutely anyone!

We have an Advocate who pleads our cause…speaking on our behalf at the right hand of the very throne of God. Yes, that’s our Savior!

It’s not the size of the gift, but the size of the heart that truly matters.

When we look through the lens of God’s Word and focus on His will and ways, our lives become portraits of His wisdom, insight and understanding at any age!

Loneliness is no stranger to the LORD… He is with us and deeply understands every lonely cry of our hearts. We are never alone.

The Lord desires deeply to hold and bless each of his children, young and old, as we rest in His glorious presence and comforting arms.

When we guard your hearts, God will guard everything else for us!

Through His Son Jesus Christ we become God’s children, His sons and daughters, and we have the privilege of intimacy with Him, calling Him Abba, Father…Daddy.

God’s economy is always the opposite of ours…Rather than striving to exalt ourselves to get ahead, God says to humble ourselves and HE will lift us up!

God’s plan has always been to atone for our sins, knowing we could not do it on our own… Jesus paid it all! Thank You, LORD!

Investing all we are and all we have in God’s Kingdom is worth more than anything  this life has to offer and worth everything Heaven is preparing for us in the future.

Jesus, our High Priest, understands our every weakness with empathy and compassion…knowing exactly what it is like to live in this fallen world.

We can praise the LORD today because His love truly is better than life itself. It is unfathomable yet, through the finished work of His Son, it is fully obtainable!

Everything good comes from the Lord…and having a grateful heart not only blesses Him, but it blesses us as well. Thank You LORD!

God’s goal was never to condemn us, but to save us from our own sin and shame through the precious love gift of His Son. How awesome is that!!?!!!

In the hustle and bustle of everyday life, Jesus beckoned His disciples to go with Him to a quiet place and rest…and He invites us to get-a-way and rest with Him as well.

This present life is merely a shadow compared to all the amazing things the Lord has in store for us in glory!

The Lord fills our empty hearts and quenches our thirsty souls…in His presence we are secure in who we are and why we are here!

We are the salt of the earth and, since salt makes everything taste better, He has empowered us with the ability to flavor our world with His love and grace!

Our very lives speak volumes, often when we are completely unaware…it is the Holy Spirit flowing through us to the hearts of those around us.

It is interesting to note how often Jesus and His disciples left the crowds and retreated to a solitary place for personal soul care…giving us freedom and grace to do the same.

The Creator of all things can create all things new in us!

Today’s encouraging thought… The LORD is our light, our salvation and our strength in every situation we face…So fear not!

We reap the greatest blessings of all when we give our time, talent and substance to God and others.

No matter how weary, weak or worn we feel, our God can strengthen us for each day of our lives…all we need is in Him.

Doing good can often be as difficult as tilling soil and planting seeds in the hot sun, but those who persevere reap crops of abundant blessings!

Reading, absorbing and living according to God’s Living Word gives us freedom that blesses us beyond compare!

Our Heavenly Father wants to meet our deepest needs, and sometimes what we need most is to trust Him more in the waiting…and ultimately He is glorified.

Abiding under the shelter of the Most High, walking in step with Him and sharing His heart with others…these are our greatest gifts this side of heaven.

The more we surrender our lives to the Lord, the more of His abundant life He pours into us, and we become more of who He created us to be than ever before.

We are worth so much to our Heavenly Father that He sent His one and only Son to pay the price for our sins. So do not fear, you are valued and loved beyond measure.‬

Our Great Shepherd watches over and cares for our every need…even when all we really need is to rest and be refreshed.

Praise and glory to our God who is able to do far, far more than we can ever begin to measure, ask or imagine.

Let us hold onto the Lord who has ahold of us and press on in faith, knowing that He will carry us through to glory!

Our search is over when we find Jesus, who still works wonders… He is all the sign we ever need.

Far better than mere flattery is a friend who speaks the truth in love. It not only strengthens our character, but it cultivates a deep, rich, trusted friendship. And who couldn’t use that!!?!!! 🙂

Love is an action word, and our greatest example is God Himself… “For God so loved the world that he gave…” and we get to pass it on. 🙂

We have it all when we realize all we have is in Jesus…the power of God flowing through us.

The Lord is working…it may be in the background where we can’t see it right now, but wait, be strong, take heart… And just see what HE does!

Thankfully, we don’t have to work for our salvation…Jesus said it is finished…but we work because of it, shining His light in the darkness.

God’s Word gives us priceless wisdom we can apply to every situation and relationship… to everything! And how glorious it is when we do!

The only thing we can truly boast about is the finished work of Jesus Christ, our flawless Savior… So boast away!

It is God’s nature to be faithful, even when we are faithless. His mercy is everlasting.

We need not worry or be discouraged when people let us down; instead, we can reach up to the LORD who is our safe refuge, our help in times of trouble.

When Jesus holds the key to our hearts, His Spirit flows through all we say and do.

God’s Living Word is packed full of His tried and true Promises… Don’t you just love them!!?!!!

Our God who turned the sea into dry land can certainly turn the tides on what concerns you and me today…and we can rejoice in Him, our Blessed Hope!

Once we meet The Rock Eternal, our search for that One Person who will never let us down is over!!

Everything in this life, yes everything, is light and momentary in comparison to all the glorious things waiting for us throughout eternity!

As awe inspiring as it is to worship our Lord here on earth, how awesome will it be to someday worship Him in the courts of Heaven!?!!!

To quote an old song, “His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me!”

His Eye is on the Sparrow – written in 1905 by lyricist Civilla D. Martin and composer Charles H. Gabriel…

Why should I feel discouraged
Why should the shadows come
Why should my heart feel lonely
And long for heaven and home
When Jesus is my portion
A constant friend is He
His eye is on the sparrow
And I know He watches over me
His eye is on the sparrow
And I know He watches me
I sing because I’m happy
I sing because I’m free
His eye is on the sparrow
And I know He watches me (He watches me)
His eye is on the sparrow
And I know He watches
I know He watches
I know He watches me

The everlasting Creator of heaven and earth understands us beyond our wildest imaginations…we can never ever wear Him out!

Our Great Captain equips us fully through His Word for every battle we face…yesterday, today and tomorrow!

When we reach up to Him, we find His hand is already there…holding us up and carrying us through.