Encouraging Word - September
 

September 1

Teach me to do your will, for you are my God. May your gracious Spirit lead me forward on a firm footing. Psalm 143:10

Jeremiah 31:25 (NIV) I will refresh the weary and satisfy the faint.

Thought: God's goodness is everything you need.

September 2

With everlasting love I will have compassion on you, says the Lord, your Redeemer. ~ Isaiah 54:8

Psalm 78:70-71 (NIV) ...God took David...from tending the sheep....to be the shepherd...of Israel...

Thought: Maybe your current job is just a training ground for something else God has in store.

September 3

Learn to do good. Seek justice. Help the oppressed. Defend the cause of orphans. Fight for the rights of widows. Isaiah 1:17

Psalm 31:15 (NIV) My times are in Your hands...

Thought: You're a masterpiece, shaped daily by His love.

September 4

"You don't have enough faith," Jesus told them. "I tell you the truth, if you had faith even as small as a mustard seed, you could say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there,' and it would move. Nothing would be impossible." ~ Matthew 17:20

Psalm 129:4 (NIV) ...the Lord is righteous; He has cut me free from the cords of the wicked.

Thought: God makes a way. He will set you free.

September 5

The LORD is with me; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me? Psalm 118:6

Acts 12:5 (NIV) So Peter was kept in prison, but the church was earnestly praying to God for him.

Thought: Who are you praying for?

September 6

Learn to do right! Seek justice, relieve the oppressed, and correct the oppressor, Defend the fatherless, plead for the widow. Isaiah 1:17

Psalm 6:9 (NIV) The Lord has heard my cry for mercy; the Lord accepts my prayer.

Thought: He hears. He knows.

September 7

God has given us everything we need for living a godly life. We have received all of this by coming to know him, the one who called us to himself by means of his marvelous glory and excellence. 2 Peter 1:3

Psalm 96:2 (NIV) Sing to the Lord, praise His name. Proclaim His salvation day after day.

Thought: You're called to reach many for Christ. Start with those who're closest to you.

September 8

Because you are my helper, I sing for joy in the shadow of your wings. I cling to you; your strong right hand holds me securely Psalm 67:7-8

Ezekiel 47:9 (NIV) ...so where the river flows everything will live.

Thought: God gives you life. What will you do with it?

September 9

Pride leads to disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom. Proverbs 11:2 NLT

Proverbs 12:25 Anxiety in a person's heart weighs him down, but a kind word cheers him up.

Thought: Lots of people around you have heavy hearts. Lift them up.

September 10

Let someone else praise you, not your own mouth - a stranger, not your own lips. Proverbs 11:2

Philippians 4:6 (NLT) Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank Him for all He has done.

Thought: Take the time to talk to God.

September 11

Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each other. Romans 12:10

Amos 4:13 (NLT) ...The Lord reveals His thoughts to mankind...

Thought: God has a plan. He'll show you.

September 12

God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can't take credit for this; it is a gift from God Ephesians 2:8

Proverbs 29:18 (MSG) If people can't see what God is doing, they stumble all over themselves; But when they attend to what He reveals, they are most blessed.

Thought: Get a bigger view of God. It'll change your life.

September 13

Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other's faults because of your love. Ephesians 4:2

Proverbs 4:26 (NIRV)
Make level paths for your feet to walk on. Only go on ways that are firm.

Thought: Seek God's guidance. It's the only way to go.

September 14

So be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid and do not panic before them. For the Lord your God will personally go ahead of you. He will neither fail you nor abandon you. Deuteronomy 31:6

Matthew 18:35 (NIRV) Jesus said, "...forgive your brother from your heart."

Thought: Lip service ain't enough in the eyes of the Lord. Forgive, and be free.

September 15

Let all that I am praise the Lord; may I never forget the good things he does for me. He forgives all my sins and heals all my diseases. Psalm 103:2-3

Genesis 18:19 (NIV) ...he will direct his children and his household after him to keep the way of the Lord...

Thought: Fathers, leading your family is job #1.

September 16

But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint. Isaiah 40:31

Romans 11:29 (NIV) ...God's gifts and His call are irrevocable.

Thought: So you fell down. Get back up. God's not finished with you.

September 17

So let's not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don't give up. Galatians 6:9

Ephesians 2:10 (NIV) For we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.

Thought: The Master Builder is making you into a masterpiece.

September 18

Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Philippians 4:6

Hebrews 11:7 (NIV) By faith Noah, when warned about things not yet seen, in holy fear built an ark to save his family.

Thought: Believe God's word. It'll save your life.

September 19

There is a time to cry and a time to laugh. A time to grieve and a time to dance. Ecclesiastes 3:4

Isaiah 44:26 (NIV) God carries out the words of His servants...

Thought: Pray boldly. Speak boldly. Believe boldly. God can handle big ideas that bring glory to Him.

September 20

But as for you, be strong and courageous, for your work will be rewarded. 2 Chronicles 15:7

Isaiah 43:2 (NIV) When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you.

Thought: Trials and troubles aren't a matter of if, but when. But God is strong. He will carry you through.

September 21

To all who mourn in Israel, He will give a crown of beauty for ashes, a joyous blessing instead of mourning. Isaiah 61:3

Jeremiah 31:25 (NIRV) "I will give rest to those who are tired. I will satisfy those who are weak."

Thought: Depend on God's strength -- not your own.

September 22

She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future. Proverbs 31:25

He grants a treasure of common sense to the honest. He is a shield to those who walk with integrity. Proverbs 2:7

Psalm 89:1 (NIV) ...with my mouth I will make Your faithfulness known through all generations.

Thought: Go-n-tell. It's God's will for you.

Genesis 26:22 (NIV) Isaac said, "Now the Lord has given us room and we will flourish in the land."

Thought: Grow where God leads. He has good things in store.

September 23

Such love has no fear, perfect love expels all fear. 1 John 4:18

Isaiah 42:6 (NIV) I, the Lord, have called you in righteousness...

Thought: You were made for more. Let God lead your life. Completely.

September 24

Surely your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me all the days of my life,and I will live in the house of the Lord forever. Psalm 23:6

Isaiah 42:6b (NIV) ...I will take hold of your hand.

Thought: With God, you will never ever live life alone.

September 25

God showed how much he loved us by sending his one and only Son into the world so that we might have eternal life through him. 1 John 4:9

Isaiah 42:9 (NIV) See, the former things have taken place, and new things I declare; before they spring into being I announce them to you.

Thought: God has great big plans for you. Best of all, He'll show you.

September 26

The thief's purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life. John 10:10

Isaiah 42:16 (NIV) ...I will turn the darkness into light before them and make the rough places smooth.

Thought: Just when you thought you couldn't make it any longer, God makes a way out for you.

September 27

And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise Philippians 4:8

Ezekiel 34:11 (NIV) I myself will search for my sheep and look after them.

Thought: God's looking out for you. Always.

September 28

This is my command-be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go." Joshua 1:9

Isaiah 7:9 (NIV) If you do not stand firm in your faith, you will not stand at all.

Thought: The Redeemer is the Rock. Hold on to Him with everything you've got.

September 29

Whoever pursues righteousness and unfailing love will find life, righteousness, and honor. Proverbs 21:21

Isaiah 12:2 (NIV) Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid.

Thought: When you release your faith, the result is peace.

September 30

God blesses those who are merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Matthew 5:7

Ezekiel 34:26 (NIV) ...I will send down showers in season; there will be showers of blessing.

Thought: Let it rain, Lord. Let it rain on me!