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.