Encouraging Word - August
 

August 1

“As soon as I pray, you answer me; you encourage me by giving me strength.” Psalm 138:3

Proverbs 17:22 (NIV)
A cheerful heart is good medicine...

Thought: Laugh more. It's a gift from God.

August 2

“Come back to the place of safety,all you prisoners who still have hope! I promise this very daythat I will repay two blessings for each of your troubles.” Zechariah 9:12

Isaiah 59:21 (NIV)
"My Spirit, who is on you, and My words that I have put in your mouth will not depart from your mouth, or from the mouths of your children, or from the mouths of their descendants from this time on and forever," says the Lord.

Thought: Take a second. Think about it. God wants to build a legacy of faith in your family.

August 3

“And the one who sent me is with me-he has not deserted me. For I always do what pleases Him” John 8:29

August 4

“For God saved us and called us to live a holy life. He did this, not because we deserved it, but because that was his plan from before the beginning of time - to show us his grace through Christ Jesus.” 2 Timothy 1:9

August 5

“The Lord is compassionate and merciful, slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love” Psalm 103:8

Proverbs 18:24 (MSG)
Friends come and friends go, but a true friend sticks by you like family.

Thought: Loyalty is royalty. God wants you to be there for folks.

August 6

“And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.” Romans 8:28

2 Corinthians 1:11 (NIV)
...you help us by your prayers.

Thought: There's ALWAYS something you can do -- pray.

August 7

“God has called us to live holy lives, not impure lives.” 1 Thessalonians 4:7

2 Corinthians 1:4 (NIV)
...God comforts us in all our troubles...

Thought: Where's God when bag things happen? Wiping the tears from your eyes.

August 8

So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive His mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most.

2 Corinthians 1:21 (NLV)
God is the One Who makes our faith and your faith strong in Christ. He has set us apart for Himself.

Thought: Keep standing strong. God's standing with you.

August 9

For you have been called to live in freedom, my brothers and sisters. But don't use your freedom to satisfy your sinful nature. Instead, use your freedom to serve one another in love. Galatians 5:13

Psalm 37:3 (NIV) Trust in the Lord and do good...

Thought: You'll never go wrong when you're doing God's work.

August 10

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

1 Peter 3:15 (NIV) But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect,

Thought: You never know who needs to hear the Good News. Share it!

August 11

The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results. ~ James 5:16

August 12

Why am I discouraged? Why is my heart so sad? I will put my hope in God! I will praise him again - my Savior and my God! ~ Psalm 42:1

August 13

As iron sharpens iron, so a friend sharpens a friend. Proverbs 27:17

August 14

Hatred stirs up quarrels, but love makes up for all offenses.

August 15

Most important of all, continue to show deep love for each other, for love covers a multitude of sins. 1 Peter 4:8