God is always present to reveal to us what’s “next” in our lives. Our responsibility is to look up for God, meet God in the moment, and surrender ourselves to God’s will for us in Christ Jesus. Your encouragement today:  God knows the “next.”  Trust God to follow it.  (Genesis 18:2)
#stayencouraged!

God shows up. God shows up in spaces and places that mean much to us, and at times when we need God the most. Your encouragement today:  God loves you and God is with you! (Genesis 18:1)
#stayencouraged!

When God instructs us to do something for our blessing and benefit, do not hesitate to do it. Get to it right away. We and others will be blessed by God for simply being obedient. Your encouragement today: simply be obedient!  (Genesis 17:23-27)
#stayencouraged!

God is clear about God’s covenant with us. Let us be clear about it just the same. In so doing, we will embrace the fact that it is God’s intent and desire to bless us —those who love God and desire to serve God and one another. Your encouragement today:  what a mighty God we serve! (Genesis 17:19-22)
#stayencouraged!

God can be so good to us that we find ourselves in disbelief at times, even laughing in doubt at God’s promises.  But God is true to God’s word and will do what God says God will do. Your encouragement today:  believe!  God has an eternal, undefeated record! (Genesis 17:17-22)
#stayencouraged!

Living in covenant with God leads to elevation, blessing and even surprise. Your encouragement today: let God elevate, bless and even surprise you! (Genesis 17:15-16)
#stayencouraged!

We are invited to enter into relationship with God, to get to know God and avail ourselves to the blessings of God’s covenant. God desires relationship; divine blessing cannot be experienced void of relationship. Your encouragement today: God is waiting for you. Give your life to God and let God flow in you!  (Genesis 17:10-14)
#stayencouraged!

God makes covenant with us. And God expects us to keep covenant with God. When we keep covenant, covenant blessings await. Your encouragement today:  embrace God and God’s covenant with you! (Genesis 17:9)
#stayencouraged!

When God makes a promise to us that is everlasting, it is everlasting. Eternal. God will not break it. Your encouragement today:  God is faithful to God’s promises. (Genesis 17:7-8)
#stayencouraged!

God’s intent is for you and me to be exceedingly fruitful. May we not settle for anything less. Your encouragement today:  walk in God’s intent for your life! (Genesis 17:6)
#stayencouraged!

When God sees that we are faithful, God elevates us to the next dimensions of our journey. Your encouragement today: be faithful!! (Genesis 17:5)
#stayencouraged!

When we surrender to God, God establishes covenant with us. And, God is always faithful to God’s covenant. Your encouragement today:  be confident in the fact that when you let God lead you, a victorious life is before you, no matter what!  (Genesis 17:3-4)
#stayencouraged!

May our posture before God always be one of surrender to God’s will. In this posture, God can do mighty things in us and through us for God’s glory. Your encouragement today:  make that posture shift. (Genesis 17:3)
#stayencouraged!

God is showing up in our lives in all seasons and at all times, calling us to walk faithfully.  As we are faithful to that call, we will experience deeper fellowship with and expansive blessing from the God who loves us beyond measure. Your encouragement today:  walk by faith! (Genesis 17:1-2)
#stayencouraged!

God sees us in our struggles. It is when we see the God who sees us in our struggles, that help and relief begin to come. Your encouragement today: shift your sight lines from the struggles to the God of the struggles. Help will come! (Genesis 16:13-16)
#stayencouraged!

When we do wrong, there is plenty of blame to pass around. The good thing, however, is that within the trouble, the Lord emerges. And when we follow the Lord’s way, ultimately we come through. Your encouragement today: follow the Lord! (Genesis 16:3-12)
#stayencouraged!

Sometimes we think God has kept us from a blessing, when God is still in the process of blessing us. Your encouragement today: don’t shut God down too soon!  God’s time is not our time, but is always the right time. (Genesis 16:1-2)
#stayencouraged!

Being impatient with God always leads to trouble. Because when we act before God does, and choose to implement what God alone implements, there will always be problems. Your encouragement today:  wait on the Lord. God is always on time! (Genesis 16:1-4)
#stayencouraged!

When God makes a covenant with us, that covenant will come to pass. We may or may not see it in our lifetime, but we can be assured that what God promises will be so. Your encouragement today: continue to walk by faith. (Genesis 15:7-21)
#stayencouraged!

As we journey with God toward God’s will and plans for our lives, God will make clear the places and spaces where we have questions and concerns. Your encouragement today: just believe God and follow. (Genesis 15:2-6)
#stayencouraged!

In times of need, God shows up. God shows up to remind us that we do not need to be afraid. God is our shield. The Lord has a great reward for us. Your encouragement today:  continue to be faithful! (Genesis 15:1)
#stayencouraged!

When we stand for God and walk with God in our hearts, God is always there with a strong word of encouragement. Your encouragement today:  walk in the way of God. God will be our great reward. (Genesis  15:1)
#stayencouraged!

Live with integrity. Then in every situation, we will know how God wants us to respond.  Your encouragement today: let integrity define your character. (Genesis 14:21-24)
#stayencouraged!

Especially when God gives victory, we need to pause and give God thanks. Verbally and tangibly. Your encouragement today: let gratitude be verbal and tangible. (Genesis 14:17-20)
#stayencouraged!

It does not take many to pull down a negative stronghold. All it takes is a faithful few committed to seeing that righteousness, justice, and restoration are the rule of the day. Your encouragement today: when faced with a negative stronghold, respond with committed and timely action. God will make a way! (Genesis 14:14-16)
#stayencouraged!