Words of Encouragement Blog

“I’M THANKFUL”

Tuesday

Saints, Today let’s give glory and honor to the Lord of Lords, The Great I Am, and to the Lamb that was slain so that we could wear HIS NAME…CHRISTIAN! ~M. Ford

“Being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ”. (Philippians 1:6)

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“HOPE”

Think About It

Saints, Hope is like a brilliant ray of sunshine bursting through a dark cloud. It shows up when you least expect it. ~M. Ford

“Thus says the Lord who made it, the Lord who formed it to establish it (the Lord is His name): ‘Call to Me, and I will answer you, and show you great and mighty things, which you do not know.'” (Jeremiah 33:2-3)

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“LET FREEDOM RING!”

Monday

Saints, The Word of God is life changing for those who are willing to admit that they are sinners and desire a better way—God’s way!

 As you allow the Holy Spirit to lead, guide and instruct you in living a God-fed and God-led life it brings freedom!  He who God has set free, is free indeed!  As you totally surrender to the Lord, you are no longer bound by the bondage and shackles of sin.  It’s your Independence Day….so, Let Freedom Ring! ~M. Ford

 Father God, thank You for our renewed life in Christ that we can now live free from the bondage of sin!  We thank you Father because of your son Jesus who died and rose again so that in the end we can win!   Now we ask you, Father, to be the Lord of our lives—protect us from the evil one, help us not yield to the temptations of this world, and aid us in overcoming the lusts of our flesh. We invite the purifying power of your Holy Spirit to cleanse our lives from all things that dishonor You and every form of unrighteousness. Help us, Lord, to stay blameless and walk in holiness until the day of your great return! This prayer we pray in the saving name of Jesus the Christ who has set us free! Amen.

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“THE OTHER SIDE OF THROUGH”

sunday

Saints, It may be hard to pick up the pieces when your world has been shattered by the trials of life; BUT…hang in there and don’t give up! You are almost on the other side of through. See the finish line through eyes of faith! Remember…God’s plan and purpose for you is perfect! ~M. Ford

“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33)

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“THE POWER OF LITTLE THINGS”

Think About It

Saints, the life-altering damage that a few carefully crafted words by a skillful orator can do in just a split-second may take years to heal. Words can pierce and cut so deeply that the emotional scares may not heal for years to come…if ever. Words can indeed hurt. But the power of the tongue can be used to uplift or to tear down—it’s up to you! (Excerpt “From Duty to Delight”, by Mary A. Ford)

“For we all stumble in many things. If anyone does not stumble in word, he is a perfect man, able also to bridle the whole body.” (James 3:2)

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LESSONS FROM A VALLEY GIRL

Words of Encouragement

“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.”  (Psalms 23:4)

Some say “it’s in the valley we grow”.  There’s faith to strengthen, testimonies to forge and lessons to learn in the valley.  But I’m so glad valleys don’t last always!  Even though it’s no fun going through life’s valleys, often times it’s the only way to get to the mountain top.  Take it from a valley girl…just hold on and be strong. Take one leap of faith at a time and watch God order your steps into better and brighter days!

Are You Enjoying Jesus Yet?

Mary A. Ford