Encouraging Words Video Episode 146: He’ll Find a Way

In my distress [when I seem surrounded] I call upon You LORD and cry to You for help; You hear my voice from Your temple, and my cry comes to Your very ears.  Psalm 18:6

In last week’s episode of ENCOURAGING WORDS we examined what to do when experiencing an extended time of “waiting on God” for desperately-needed answers. And…the importance of having a truly expectant and faith-filled heart while doing so.

Today’s episode comes as an “encouragement follow-up” in the form of a single song… an immensely powerful song simply called, “He’ll Find A Way.” In it you’ll be reminded that…

At times the load is heavy, at times the road is long,
When circumstances come your way and you think you can’t go on.
When you’re feeling at your weakest, Jesus will be strong,
He’ll provide an answer when you’ve found all hope is gone
HE’LL FIND A WAY!

Open your heart and allow the Holy Spirit to wash the truth of this song over your spirit as you once again experience and confess your Heavenly Father’s faithfulness!

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Encouraging Words Video Episode 145: The Importance of an Expectant Heart

“The LORD is good to those who wait for Him, to the soul who seeks Him.” – Lamentations 3:25

Have you ever endured a prolonged season of “waiting” on God for the provision and direction you desperately need? Perhaps you’re in one right now. You’re working hard and praying diligently but the heavens are as brass and the answers just aren’t coming? What do you do then?

Waiting has to be one of life’s least enjoyable experiences. From the minor irritation of a long, slow, grocery line to something much more serious and anxiety-building as waiting for news of a loved one undergoing life-threatening surgery – waiting is tough.When an extended period of waiting comes our way, we can grow extremely anxious and seriously weary. Why isn’t God answering my prayers? The worst thing that can happen to a believer at such times, is to lose hope. For the Bible says, “Hope deferred makes the heart sick.”

Be encouraged! Today’s episode of ENCOURAGING WORDS offers you the great hope, comfort, and assurance found in the Psalms, and the importance of cultivating and maintaining an expectant heart.

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Encouraging Words Video Episode 144: The Key to Success in 2024

Trust in the Lord with all of your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all of your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your path. – Proverbs 3:5-6 
Welcome back to ENCOURAGING WORDS…our first episode of 2024!
As this new year dawns, God presents us with a fresh, clean page on which, if allowed, He’ll write the next chapter of our lives. What a gift…what an opportunity!What kind of year will 2024 be? None of us know for sure what the future will bring… we’re called to walk by faith and not by sight. But we do know the One who holds the future…and our lives are securely in His hands.

Be encouraged! This New Year inaugural episode of ENCOURAGING WORDS offers us the key to successful living throughout the entire year. No matter what may come our way in the ensuing months, make this decision along with me TODAY…come rain or shine, trouble or great blessings…I will trust in the Lord!

Watch…listen… and be blessed!

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Encouraging Words Video Episode 143: Adoration! Glory to God in the Highest!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!
God’s amazing redemptive plan unfolds! This special Christmas episode of ENCOURAGING WORDS sheds light on the Bethlehem story and encourages us to join together with Mary, the Angels and the shepherds, in adoring and magnifying Jesus!

Watch, listen and rejoice at the coming of our Savior!

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Encouraging Words Video Episode 142: For God So Loved The World!

Ad-vent
/’ad-vent/
The arrival of a notable person, thing, or event.
From the very day Adam and Eve rebelled against God in the garden, He planned their redemption…and ours.
Remember this verse?
“God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever would believe in Him should not perish, but have eternal life.” – John 3:16 

This special Advent episode of ENCOURAGING WORDS unfolds God’s amazing love and redemptive plan for you, for me, and for all mankind. Watch…listen…and be encouraged at the coming of our Savior!

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Encouraging Words Video Episode 141: God’s Amazing Plans For Your Life!

‘For I know the plans that I have for you,’ declares the LORD, ‘plans for welfare and not for calamity to give you a future and a hope!’ – Jeremiah 29:11

One of the most important questions we can ask in life…perhaps the most important one…is: What is God’s plan for my life? What is His will?

Please be assured…God does have plans for you…He clearly says so in Jeremiah 29:11…and they’re all good! The adventure and joy is in the discovery process! 

Today’s episode of ENCOURAGING WORDS sheds light on this life-altering question through my own personal experience, and contains immense benefits as you seek the Lord wholeheartedly to reveal His plans and expressed will for YOUR LIFE!

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Encouraging Words Video Episode 140: God Leads Us Along

Today’s episode of ENCOURAGING WORDS features a medley of two of our favorite songs woven into a message about God’s faithfulness to lead and protect us…even during these challenging times.

Be encouraged today! This beautiful medley will bring you right into God’s presence. It’s like tonic to a weary soul!

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Encouraging Words Video Episode 139: How to Develop an Attitude of Gratitude

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Yesterday we celebrated one of the best days of the entire year…Thanksgiving!

I love Thanksgiving! Often it’s a time with family and friends…turkey, dressing, and those amazing “candied yams” with the melted marshmallows on top…what’s not to love?

But at the core, it’s a day of reflection…of focusing on God’s incredible goodness…which produces in us an attitude of gratitude. This special Thanksgiving episode of ENCOURAGING WORDS unpacks for us the immense benefits of cultivating a grateful and thankful heart.

Be encouraged today! For in truth, there are so many things for which to be thankful!

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Encouraging Words Video Episode 138: God’s Goodness – A Great Reason for Thanksgiving!

We’re coming up on Thanksgiving in just a few days! I love Thanksgiving! I think it’s one of the greatest holidays in our calendar!

Think about it…what could be better or more important…than setting aside a special day to focus our hearts on God’s amazing love, grace, compassion and endless provision…to give Him thanks simply for who He is and all He does for us every single day? Our God is a good God!

In this pre-Thanksgiving episode of ENCOURAGING WORDS, let’s focus on the inexhaustible storehouse of God’s goodness offered to us through His protection, safety, provision, refuge and love!
I pray that the truth of this message will bring forth much gratitude in your heart and prepare you for a marvelous joy-filled Thanksgiving celebration with your loved ones!

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Encouraging Words Video Episode 137: God’s Strength in Our Weakness

Sometimes when we struggle with pain and sin…when sorrows overwhelm us and heartaches go deep…we feel powerless, don’t know what to do, or even how to pray.

Today’s episode of ENCOURAGING WORDS points to the sufficiency of God’s grace and how His power and strength are made perfect in our times of greatest weakness.

Take courage today! It’s at these very times when our Heavenly Father stands ready to assist…to prove Himself mighty and strong on your behalf. Turn to Him…your ever-present help in times of trouble…for remember…He loves you with an everlasting love!

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