There are times when things get hot in the kitchen.  When trials get intense, and people we think are with us, forsake us and flee.  But do know that in situations like these, God makes God's self known, and reminds us that we are never alone.  Your encouragement today:  you are never alone.  If God be for us, who can be against us?  (Matthew 26:47-56)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

In the press of prayer, we find strength to press forward to deal with the challenges before us. And when we are prayed up, in the name of Jesus, we can press through whatever may come our way. Your encouragement today: remain persistent in prayer. God makes ways out of no ways! (Matthew 26:43-46)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

May our movements, actions, decisions and words reflect what God desires for our lives and not what we want for ourselves. For desires are of the Spirit; wants are grounded in self. Our true joy in this world is found when we are aligned to God’s desires for us. Then the sky is the limit!  Your encouragement today: not my will, Father, but thine will be done. (Matthew 26:42)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

Our spirit is strong, our flesh is weak.  As humans we have the capacity to live into the will of God; we also have the capacity to succumb to sin.  As we keep our eyes on the Lord, and live with a posture of prayer, we will discover our spirit giving us strength in times of weakness.  Your encouragement today:  focus on the Lord and make prayer a regular discipline.  God will take care of you! (M...  Read More

Sometimes those closest to us can let us down, even when they don't want to do so.  And sometimes, we can do the same to those closest to us.  When it happens, may we remember that we are all human, and that most times, people's intentions and desires and love for us is strong!  Your encouragement today:  be easy on somebody who's disappointed you.  It will get better as time goes on.  (Matthew 26...  Read More

In the “press” of prayer, when we find ourselves in difficult situations, have the courage to express to God how we really feel. But also have the strength to surrender to God’s will. Your encouragement today: it is God’s will that will prevail. It is God’s will that will see us through. (Matthew 26:39)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

When we are "pressed" into prayer by life's circumstances, it is always good to invite two or three warriors to pray with us.  The prayers of the righteous are powerful and effective.  Your encouragement today:  prayer changes things! (Matthew 26:36-38)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

Sometimes situations in life get heavy and we are pressed into prayer.  May we go into the press expecting God to produce a blessing.  Your encouragement today:  embrace the "press."  God has a word for us.  (Matthew 26:36)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

Jesus reminds us that humility is always the best posture to adopt in life. Arrogance and cockiness will always lead to the “cock crowing three times” in our lives just the same. But when we stumble, Jesus can restore and reveal to us what’s possible with a closer walk with Him. Your encouragement today: be humble! (Matthew 26:31-35)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

May we be consumed this day and every day with an attitude of gratitude. May our daily living be defined by thanksgiving. Your encouragement today: give thanks! (Psalm 107:1)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

There are times when we disown our Shepherd, even when we don’t want to.  The good we want to do, we don’t do. The bad we don’t want to do, we do. And yet God through Jesus rescues and restores us. Your encouragement today: embrace this love and share it with others! (Matthew 26:31-35)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

May we pause and give thanks to the One whose sacrifice and triumph has paved the way for our forgiveness and favor, power and possibilities. His name is Jesus, the Christ. Your encouragement today:  may we give thanks for His great love! (Matthew 26:17-30)#stayencouraged!...  Read More