Life can be so challenging sometimes — we each understand this all too well. It’s not only the big things that seem out of our control, but it's also the little things we face each day. We forget our keys. A friend cancels on us. Our bank card gets declined. We wake up anxious. Negative thoughts fill our mind. It doesn’t take much to leave us feeling hopeless, confused, exhausted or stressed. We wonder what God has to say about what we’re experiencing, but sometimes just getting through the next few hours is hard enough. That’s why Proverbs 31 Ministries created the Encouragement For Today Podcast — a collection of 50 devotions to help you start your day with a biblical perspective you can carry with you no matter what lies ahead.
In today’s episode, you’ll hear a devotion written by Lysa TerKeurst based on Joshua 5:13, which says, “Now when Joshua was near Jericho, he looked up and saw a man standing in front of him with a drawn sword in his hand. Joshua went up to him and asked, ‘Are you for us or for our enemies?’” (NIV).
We hope today’s devotion reminds you that God is not only big enough to handle your impending battle but also loving enough to address the doubt, fear and insecurity running through your mind.
Related Resources:
Start your new year by casting your cares on God — download our free resource, “From Worry to Worship,” (https://proverbs31.org/read/resource-library/resources/2020/03/20/from-worry-to-worship?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=pod-devo-sn) for seven free devotions that will help you find peace, fight fear and trust God more.
You don’t have to have a degree in theology to study the Bible! For help starting a new habit of spending time in God’s Word, download our free resource, “How To Study God’s Word More Confidently in the New Year.” (https://proverbs31.org/read/resource-library/resources/2018/01/15/how-to-study-god-s-word-more-confidently-in-the-new-year?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=pod-devo-sn)
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20 Dec 2023
“The Perfect Gift” by Jenny Wheeler
In today’s episode, you’ll hear a devotion written by Jenny Wheeler based on James 1:17, which says, “Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows” (NIV).
We hope today’s devotion reminds you that God loves you deeply and no prayer is too small or too big for Him to answer.
Related Resources:
The gift of salvation is available to all who confess and believe, made possible through the birth, life, death and resurrection of Jesus. If you’d like to know more about a relationship with Jesus, click here (https://proverbs31.org/about/do-you-know-jesus?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=pod-devo-sn).
If you’re lacking “comfort and joy” this holiday season, find Truth and encouragement when you download our free resource, “He’s Never Absent, We’re Never Alone: 5 Ways Jesus Meets Us in the Middle of Our Worst Days.” (https://proverbs31.org/read/resource-library/resources/2021/11/15/5-ways-Jesus-meets-us-in-the-middle?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=pod-devo-sn)
For more from Proverbs 31 Ministries, head to our website at proverbs31.org (https://proverbs31.org/?utm_source=pod-devo&utm_medium=show-notes), where you can subscribe to Encouragement for Today Devotions in written format, delivered to your inbox each weekday.
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13 Dec 2023
“3 Ways To Overcome Disappointment at Christmas” by Lynn Cowell
In today’s episode, you’ll hear a devotion written by Lynn Cowell based on Luke 1:30, which says, “But the angel said to her, ‘Do not be afraid, Mary; you have found favor with God’” (NIV).
We hope today’s devotion helps you manage expectations this holiday season and put your confidence in Christ alone so that even when disappointment comes, your hope can be unshaken.
Related Resources:
If you need to re-center your heart and focus in the midst of the holiday season chaos, download our free resource, “For the Girl Who Needs Hope: 50 Biblical Prayers for the Hard Moments.” (https://proverbs31.org/read/resource-library/resources/2023/07/03/for-the-girl-who-needs-hope-50-biblical-prayers-for-the-hard-moments?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=pod-devo-sn)
If you want more biblical Truth to navigate what you are facing today, check out Proverbs 31 Ministries on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPWdfu35gM7lPbRYDG_iagg)!
For more from Proverbs 31 Ministries, head to our website at proverbs31.org (https://proverbs31.org/?utm_source=pod-devo&utm_medium=show-notes), where you can subscribe to Encouragement for Today Devotions in written format, delivered to your inbox each weekday.
Click here (https://share.transistor.fm/s/8fd62e55/transcript) to read the transcript for this episode.
We want to hear how this podcast has impacted you! Share your story with us here. (https://form.jotform.com/proverbs31/eft-podcast-story)
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