Encouragement

Life can be very hard at times. And from time to time we all need encouragement.

During those times life has thrown me curve balls, extreme challenges or hardships I found wonderful encouragement and emotional stability through the scriptures. They have instilled hope, brought peace of mind, and renewed compassion and love for my fellow man. I see the Bible as being the most valuable gift ever given to mankind.  

With that in mind, feel free to join me so we reach out to others who might be faltering in their day to day life, or their walk with Christ, by sharing verses and short thoughts that we have found uplifting in our journey.

Simply email me with a special thought, encouraging quote or your favorite verse with it's reference. (And if you wish, include a few words describing the reason it's your favorite.) And I will repost it on this page with your user or first name.

If you're on Facebook, you can also "Like" my Be Encouraged page to receive regular postings of encouragement. 

Encouraging words...

In the Bible Jacob was a cheater, Peter had a temper, David had an affair, Noah got drunk, Jonah ran from God, Paul was a murderer, Gideon was insecure, Miriam was a gossiper, Martha was a worrier, Thomas was a doubter, Sara was impatient, Elijah was moody, Moses stuttered, Zaccheus was short, Abraham was old, and Lazarus was dead.... God doesn't call the QUALIFIED, He qualifies the CALLED! (From the Facebook, Jesus Christ is My Redeemer page) 
I love the message from this one because it's a wonderful reminder that my life does not need to be perfect for God to be able to use me.  (Evelyn)

You are valuable because you exist. Not because of what you do or what you have done, but simply because you are. –Max Lucado  
I like this one because it reminds me that God loves me. I am valued, not because of what I do... but because of who I am. His child.  (Evelyn)

Psalm 32:8  I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my eye upon you.

Philippians 4:6-7  Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

John 14:27  Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.

Do not think of the few things you did not get after praying. Think of the countless beautiful things God gave without asking.  –Facebook, Jesus Christ is My Redeemer

John 16:33  I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.

The Lord sometimes takes us into troubled waters NOT to drown us but to cleanse us.  –Unknown

Hebrews 6:10  God is not unjust; He will not forget your work and the love you have shown Him as you have helped His people and continue to help them.