Whether we like it or not, some days we just need a word of encouragement. Our plans plummet, circumstances suck, and expectations are exterminated!

What we need is a good dose of God’s Word to sooth our sores, lift our spirits, and fan the flame. So, here we go!

“Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God” (John 1:12). Wow! We are invited into God’s family, becoming His child!

“Because of the LORD’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning” (Lamentations 3:22-23a). God deeply loves us, no matter what!

“Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go” (Joshua 1:9). Jesus also said He would never leave us. His name is Emmanuel, God with us.

“[B]eing confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus” (Philippians 1:6). God is working in us. Good thing! We need all the help we can get!

“Since ancient times no one has heard, no ear has perceived, no eye has seen any God besides you, who acts on behalf of those who wait for him” (Isaiah 64:4). God is behind the scenes working things out.

“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, . . .  let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us” (Hebrews 12:1). We have our own race with a whole crowd cheering us on! Let’s stay in our lane and go!

“But as for you, be strong and do not give up, for your work will be rewarded” (2 Chronicles 15:7). Let’s persevere. Our reward is waiting.