Encouragement For Today

By Zoe

"For I know the plans that I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to PROSPER you, not to harm you; to give you HOPE and a FUTURE" (Jeremiah 29:11).


"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your paths" (Proverbs 3:5-6).


"Take delight in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the Lord; trust Him and He will act" (Psalm 37:4-5).

God has given you specific gifts and talents. And He did so ON purpose, FOR a purpose. He wants to use your energy and passion in amazing ways. He has given you a voice and He wants you to use it. 

Pray for REVELATION!! For God to give you wisdom and direction. Ask Him to lead and be willing to follow Him. Our bodies are a vehicle. Ask your Heavenly Father to take the wheel.

I am praying for you today!- Yes, YOU, the one reading this post!! I am lifting you up in the name of Jesus, for our Heavenly Father to wrap His everlasting arms tightly around you and for you to feel His peace, presence, purpose, and power in your life. I pray that God will bless you and give you strength and energy for this day. I pray for His protection and provision for all your needs, especially your most immediate needs today. I pray that He will give you wisdom, revelation, and direction. I pray that you will find peace and comfort in His promises. Take Him at His Word. He promises that "He will not leave you or forsake you" (Joshua 1:5); to "renew your strength" (Isaiah 40:31); to "help you and uphold you with His righteous right hand" (Isaiah 41:10); to "guard your heart and mind with peace that passes all understanding" (Philippians 4:6); to "carry on to completion the good work He started in you" (Philippians 1:6). I pray that even when you may not understand what God is revealing to you, that you will choose to trust Him anyway, knowing that He is in control and He will be faithful to His promises. His Word will not come back void. Receive His blessings. Receive His peace. Rise to the occassion. You were "fearfully and wonderfully made" (Psalm 139:14) in the image of God, who created you with a special purpose and "plan" in mind (Jeremiah 29:11).  


Father God, please renew our strength when we are weak and restore in us the JOY of Your salvation. When fear creeps in on us, remind us that You have not given us a spirit of fear, but one "of power, of love, and of a sound mind" (2 Timothy 1:7). Do not let our emotions get in the way of YOUR plan and mission for our lives. Help us to trust You even when we don't understand. And please keep us mindful that You are "with us wherever we go" (Joshua 1:9) even when we don't "feel" Your presence. In Jesus' name, Amen and thank You Lord!