Category: Weekly Word of Encouragement

“All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. God uses it to prepare and equip his people to do every good work.” II Tim. 3:16-17 (NLT) This passage is encouraging because it comforts us in our efforts to learn and absorb scripture. God promises that as we apply scripture to our lives we will be equipped “to do every good work.” What is better than being able to do good works for God? I Am A Child Of God And An HeirJuly 24, 2026The Truth Will Be Known – Weekly Words Of EncouragementJuly 21, 2026Do You Have A Forgiveness Mindset For Your Faults?July 17, 2026

“The good deeds done in secret will someday come to light.” I Tim 5:25b (NLT) Paul makes this statement right after mentioning the coming judgment of all lives. So the encouragement in this passage is that God sees all our hidden good deeds and will reward them! This truth, along with our love for God, is why we practice always living our lives in the presence of God. Is not the true test of our godliness the way we live when no one else is around? So we can rejoice in doing unseen good because we are walking with God at that time and He values what we do. And it greatly pleases us that we can do things that make the God of love smile. Exercise: Put your name in the verse above and repeat it three times. I Am A Child Of God And An HeirJuly 24, 2026The Continue Reading →

“Train yourself for godliness; for while bodily training is of some value, godliness is of value in every way, as it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come.” I Tim. 4:7b-8. “Godliness” is another word for Christlikeness, which is God’s top priority in our lives. This passage encourages us that all the effort we put into becoming godly, or Christlike, is more than worth it. Why? Because of God’s promise that in eternity we will be rewarded for our godliness! In the New Creation God will give us blessings for our godliness, and these will be blessings that will be valuable to us in eternity. That is why we “toil and strive” (I Tim. 4:10) now. We are not passive, we do not only receive. Rather, we make efforts, we apply our willpower which has been born again, but always dependent on the Spirit. Some Continue Reading →

“Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the foremost.” I Tim 1:15b (ESV) Paul called this a “saying”, apparently used in the early church. Whenever we are struck by our sins and sinfulness we can recall this saying from the early church. Of course, we should allow remorse and repentance to come over us when we sin. But afterwards you can remind yourself that Jesus came to save sinners including the foremost sinners. So if you are a sinner then you are qualified to be saved! Application: Put your name in the verse and repeat 3 times. I Am A Child Of God And An HeirJuly 24, 2026The Truth Will Be Known – Weekly Words Of EncouragementJuly 21, 2026Do You Have A Forgiveness Mindset For Your Faults?July 17, 2026

“I can do all things through him who strengthens me’ Phil. 4:13 (ESV) Paul makes this statement after explaining how he has discovered the secret of facing hunger as well as abundance, dishonor as well as honor. So Paul teaches us a promise from God – we can face anything and get through it because God strengthens us! We can do all things we need to do and still retain integrity and our relationship with God. Even if we fail at something we can get through it if we depend on God’s strength. Think of the biggest challenge you face now and anchor yourself to the solid rock of God’s promise that he will empower you to face it and grow from it. God will turn it into a blessing. I Am A Child Of God And An HeirJuly 24, 2026The Truth Will Be Known – Weekly Words Of EncouragementJuly Continue Reading →