Encouragement for Today Archives

When life is out of control, our reflex is to grasp for control, but realizing we are not in control can lead to a deeper intimacy with God. In...

Dr. Anita Phillips challenges the conventional wisdom that emotions are our enemy, instead arguing that they are a gift from God and a key to...

When prayer seems complicated or uncertain, Jesus reminds us that we can come to God with childlike faith and trust that our words are enough. By...

Lysa TerKeurst shares a powerful message about choosing compassion and kindness in the face of pain, encouraging readers to redefine their legacy...

Karen Ehman shares a personal story of emotional overload and her search for peace, only to discover that true peace comes from Jesus, not from the...

As the chaos of Christmas Day subsides, Sarah Freymuth invites readers to slow down and ponder the true meaning of the season, reflecting on the...

As Christmas celebrates Jesus' birth, a mother reflects on her own struggles with feeling unsteady and overwhelmed, finding comfort in the promise...

As Christmas approaches, many of us struggle with food anxiety and body insecurities, distracting us from our true purpose. By embracing the...

A 45-foot-long mural in an alleyway, once vibrant and alive, has faded with age, prompting the author to reflect on the impermanence of things and...

Dr. Alicia Britt Chole invites readers to reconsider their relationship with darkness, arguing that spiritual nights are not only normal but...

Dr. Joel Muddamalle shares a personal journey of discovering the importance of rest in his life, highlighting how living without it can lead to...

Elizabeth's story in Luke 1 reminds us that God's timing is perfect, even when we can't understand why He chooses to fulfill His promises at a...

When Christmas feels broken, it's easy to lose hope and feel like God is absent. However, as Psalm 16:8 reminds us, "I know the LORD is always with...

Lysa TerKeurst shares her personal struggle with feeling abandoned by God, but finds comfort in Psalm 23, which reminds us that our Shepherd will...

When life's storms rage on, Jesus whispers, "Take My hand. I will carry you through." In this powerful devotional, Bonnie Gray shares a personal...