For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, that through endurance and through the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope. ~ Romans 15.4, ESV Welcome to mile-marker 17 of our #encourage marathon. (If you missed yesterday's post, you can read it here.) Someone out there has a starving soul. It might even… Continue reading What would you do without your Bible? (day 17 of the #encourage marathon)
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What are we holding on to? (Day 16 of the #encourage Marathon)
As an example of suffering and patience, brothers, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord. Behold, we consider those blessed who remained steadfast. You have heard of the steadfastness of Job, and you have seen the purpose of the Lord, how the Lord is compassionate and merciful. ~ James 5.10-11, ESV Welcome to mile-marker 16 of… Continue reading What are we holding on to? (Day 16 of the #encourage Marathon)
3 Qualities We Gain Through Challenges (Day 15 of the #encourage marathon)
Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom also we have obtained our introduction by faith into this grace in which we stand; and we exult in hope of the glory of God. And not only this, but we also exult in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation brings about perseverance; and perseverance, proven character; and… Continue reading 3 Qualities We Gain Through Challenges (Day 15 of the #encourage marathon)
Why we should find joy in suffering (Day 14 of the #encourage marathon)
Have you ever cried out to God, "Why, Lord? Why is this happening to me?" The question is a common one, and I'd be a liar if I said that I myself had never asked it. There is nothing wrong with asking God, "why," but it's a bit arrogant to think that we should be exempted from suffering. Yes, we are children of God, but that does not mean that we should skate through life while "lesser mortals" do all the suffering.
Keep on keepin’ on. (Day #13 of the #encourage marathon)
“As for you, brothers, do not grow weary in doing good.” 2 Thessalonians 3:13 ESV Welcome to the halfway point of our #encourage marathon! (If you missed yesterday's post, you can read it here.) **Please note, there is a typo on your PDF for today's passage it should be 2 Thessalonians 3.13 not 5.13** Someone out… Continue reading Keep on keepin’ on. (Day #13 of the #encourage marathon)
Be strong. Fear not. (Day 12 of the #Encourage Marathon)
Strengthen the weak hands, and make firm the feeble knees. Say to those who have an anxious heart, “Be strong; fear not! Behold, your God will come with vengeance, with the recompense of God. He will come and save you.” ~ Isaiah 35.3-4, ESV Welcome to mile marker 12 of our #Encourage Marathon! (If you… Continue reading Be strong. Fear not. (Day 12 of the #Encourage Marathon)
Do not shrink back (Day 11 of the #encourage marathon)
Therefore, do not throw away your confidence, which has a great reward. For you have need of endurance, so that when you have done the will of God, you may receive what was promised. For yet in a very little while, He who is coming will come, and will not delay. But My righteous one shall live by faith; And if he… Continue reading Do not shrink back (Day 11 of the #encourage marathon)
Do not grow weary. (Day 10 of the #encourage marathon)
And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart. ~ Galatians 6:9 NKJV Welcome to mile marker 10 of this #encourage marathon! (You can read yesterday's post here). Someone out there is growing weary. It might even be you. There's an old… Continue reading Do not grow weary. (Day 10 of the #encourage marathon)
Run with discipline (day 9 of #encourage marathon)
Someone out there is feeling aimless today. It might even be you.
Lift those drooping hands! (Day 8 of the #encourage marathon)
Someone out there needs a little motivation. It might even be you.
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