Pause and pray. . . Dear God, please help me to live each day with a grateful heart! Amen “Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”—1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Recommended reading: How Gratitude Helped Me Overcome Discouragement New Book Release! Pawz and Pray: Finding [...]
![When Life Doesn’t Make Sense [Short Encouraging Words ]](https://leilagrandemange.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/new-wing-emergency-at-the-moment.jpg?w=720)
Life doesn't always make sense. Things seemed to be going smoothly, and then all of a sudden, for no apparent reason, the road we're walking takes a terrible turn and we find ourselves trudging through a dark valley. We long for answers, direction, and relief, but don't always find them. Feelings of discouragement follow . [...]
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Have hard times come your way? Is your heart heavy with care? Jesus is saying to you, "In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world! (John 16:33). These are the precious words of our beloved Savior, who died for our sins, rose from the dead, and lives forever [...]
With social distancing being the new norm, our words count more than ever! So, hug someone with your words today. Be encouraging and kind. Let your words be like honey, sweet to the soul and healthy for the body. And when you’re not in a situation to use words, don’t forget that you have a [...]
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We’ve all heard it said—“When life throws lemons at you, make lemonade!” Got any lemons in your fridge? Have hard times come your way? Don’t let them go to waste. Use them to make some delicious lemonade. That’s what I’m doing! I even snapped a photo to encourage you to do the same . . [...]
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To my brothers and sisters in the Lord: During my prayer time this morning I felt like I heard this question in my spirit— If you had a common enemy, would you not stand against him? That got me thinking about the widening political divide. We cannot be ignorant of the devils schemes. We have [...]
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