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Series Code: PHPTP
Program Code: PHPTP210058S
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00:31 Encouragement is defined as the action
00:33 of giving someone support, confidence or hope. 00:37 There are several Bible verses 00:38 where we can find such confidence and hope. 00:41 2 Timothy 1:7 says, 00:43 "For God has not given us a spirit of timidity 00:46 or lack of courage, but of power and of love 00:49 and discipline or of sound judgment." 00:52 These are words from the Apostle Paul written 00:54 from prison to encourage Timothy to join him 00:57 in spreading the gospel or as Paul puts it, 01:00 suffering for the gospel. 01:02 Now that part ceases to sound very encouraging, 01:05 except to remind us that although Christians 01:07 are guaranteed to face opposition, 01:09 it is God who empowers and encourages us 01:12 by His Holy Spirit to accomplish His will. 01:15 Another word of encouragement comes from Romans 8:38-39, 01:19 "For I am convinced that neither death nor life, 01:22 neither angels nor demons, 01:24 neither the present nor the future, 01:25 nor any powers, neither height nor depth, 01:28 nor anything else in all creation, 01:30 will be able to separate us from the love of God 01:33 that is in Christ Jesus our Lord." 01:35 Do you wonder if God really loves you, as insignificant 01:39 and as undesirable as you feel you are? 01:42 One more note of confidence for those who are feeling alone 01:45 and weak in your particular situation. 01:48 And this is found in Isaiah 41:10, 01:51 "Fear not, for I am with you, 01:53 be not dismayed for I am your God, 01:55 I will strengthen you, I will help you, 01:57 I will uphold you with My righteous right hand." 02:02 God is for you. 02:04 And if God is for you, 02:06 what does it matter who is against you? 02:08 Find encouragement today in the Word of God, 02:11 and then go and tell the world the good news. 02:23 Dear God, thank You for the encouragement 02:26 that You provide us through Your Word. 02:28 Help us to remember that was You by our side, 02:32 we have no need to worry, 02:34 and that You will give us the strength that we need 02:36 to carry on in these difficult times. 02:39 In Jesus' name, amen. 02:45 Our most loving Heavenly Father, 02:47 we look to You for our encouragement 02:50 to keep us lifted up in distressing times. 02:53 You let us know that You are always with us, 02:56 as in Matthew 28:20, 03:00 "Teaching them to observe all things 03:02 that I have commanded You and lo, 03:05 I am with you always, even to the end of the age. 03:09 Amen." 03:11 And most of all, we want to praise You for the Bible, 03:14 where in every page, we can get all of our encouragement, 03:18 and the encouragement from the Holy Spirit 03:21 to help guide us in our lives. 03:23 In Jesus' name I pray. 03:24 Amen. 03:28 Dear Heavenly Father, thank You so much 03:31 for Your strength and encouragement today. 03:33 Thank You for Your unchanging love 03:36 and thank You for being our guiding light 03:38 amongst the storm. 03:39 Lord, please be with those that have lost hope. 03:43 Help us to hold on to Your promise 03:45 of Your soon return, 03:46 bring peace into our heart and mind. 03:49 Help us to remember not to be fearful for You're our God. 03:53 For You said, "I am the light of the world. 03:55 He that follows Me shall not walk in darkness, 03:58 but shall have the light of life." 04:01 May Your Holy Spirit transform us, 04:03 so we may be a reflection of You 04:05 and an encouragement to others. 04:08 In Jesus' name I pray. 04:09 Amen. 04:13 O Lord, my soul is encouraged when I read in Your Word, 04:17 Psalm 23:6, "Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me, 04:22 all the days of my life, 04:24 and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever." 04:27 In this time, Lord, in this earth scene, 04:30 we see things moving rapidly. 04:32 Confusion is everywhere. 04:34 Lord, we can be encouraged in Your Word 04:36 that we will dwell with You in the house 04:37 of the Lord forever. 04:39 Your Word in Philippians 1:6 tells us 04:41 that You're going to complete the very good work 04:43 that You have begun in us. 04:44 And You also tell us, Lord, 04:46 that You will never leave us nor forsake us. 04:48 And You know, Lord, the time is coming 04:50 when You shall reign as King, Conqueror, 04:53 and we see the signs all around us, Lord, 04:55 help us be encouraged today, 04:57 that soon and very soon we are going to see our King. 05:06 Water You turned into wine 05:10 You opened the eyes of the blind 05:14 There's no one like you 05:19 None like you 05:25 Our God is greater 05:27 Our God is stronger 05:30 God, You are higher than any other 05:35 Our God is Healer 05:37 Awesome in power 05:39 Our God, Our God 05:49 Dear Lord, thank You for Your gift of encouragement. 05:52 Thank You for all the people that use Your gift 05:55 to lift each other up. 05:57 Lord, thank You that we can always find encouragement. 06:00 When we look out nature and see every little thing 06:03 that You have created, 06:04 thinking that we can open up Your Word, 06:06 the Bible and no matter where we turn, 06:09 we can find a passage that gives us 06:11 the encouragement that we need. 06:13 Lord, please bestow within me the gift of encouragement. 06:18 Let me be an encouragement to each and every person 06:21 that I meet and interact, Lord, let them see You through me. 06:26 Amen. 06:30 Dear Father God, here we are down on our knees, 06:34 driving a car, standing waiting for the street light, 06:37 getting the kids prepared for the day. 06:39 Yes, Lord, here we are. 06:42 We are desperate for encouragement. 06:45 Our ears are open and we hear Your words. 06:48 "Do not fear, for I am with you. 06:51 Do not be dismayed, for I am your God. 06:55 I will strengthen you and help you. 06:57 I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." 07:00 Lord, we need You to give us encouragement and wisdom 07:03 and to fight our battles with us. 07:06 Lord, spare us all from the Coronavirus. 07:09 Let us be anxious for nothing. 07:11 Let us rest in Your encouragement. 07:14 In doing this, we know the peace of God 07:16 will guard our hearts and our minds. 07:19 Lord, You are truly the wind in our sails. 07:22 In knowing this, 07:23 we can trust You for encouragement, 07:25 because You too walk this earth. 07:28 Today, let us know that You are the harbor 07:31 where we can stop for rest. 07:33 The best encouragement for us is knowing You 07:36 are navigating the storms. 07:38 Thank You for Your assurance. 07:40 Amen. 07:46 Into the darkness You shine 07:50 Out of the ashes we rise 07:54 There's no one like you 07:59 None like you 08:05 Our God is greater 08:07 Our God is stronger 08:10 God You are higher than any other 08:16 You are Healer 08:17 You are awesome in power 08:20 Our God, Our God 08:24 And if our God is for us, then who could ever stop us? 08:29 And if our God is with us, then what could stand against? 08:33 And if our God is for us, then who could ever stop us? 08:38 And if our God is with us, 08:40 Then what could stand against? 08:45 O, what could stand against? 08:54 Father, thank You for such encouragement 08:57 to know that You are for us, 09:02 to empower us with the knowledge 09:06 that You always have our back, 09:09 that You have our best interest in mind. 09:14 Father, it's our desire to be so close to You, 09:20 that we know that nothing can separate us. 09:29 And, Father, for those who are watching, 09:30 who are in need of encouragement 09:35 in the needs that they face, Father, 09:39 there's no greater encouragement than testimonies 09:42 of prayers that You have answered before. 09:47 So I pray that You will help us 09:49 to remember and look back 09:53 to the things that You have done for us. 09:56 And as we look back and we see what God has done, 10:00 we will be reminded that You are a faithful God, 10:04 and that You love us. 10:07 So I encourage you if you're in need, 10:11 and we're all in need of something, 10:15 I encourage you just to draw close to God 10:17 and to remember what He has done for you 10:23 in the past and He is a faithful God, 10:27 consistent the same yesterday, today and forever. 10:33 So let's take some needs to God. 10:39 We have viewers who are praying for relationships, 10:44 praying for a godly spouse. 10:47 Father, I pray that 10:49 You will help them to prepare 10:52 to be the kind of spouse 10:53 that would attract a godly spouse. 11:01 Lord, I believe that You have... 11:07 If not one person, 11:12 I believe that You are able 11:14 to draw people to us. 11:19 So I just pray that however You work that out in Your way, 11:25 Father, I pray for those who are looking 11:28 for a godly relationship, a godly spouse, 11:30 a godly helpmeet. 11:35 Father, those who are in need of employment, 11:38 gainful employment, 11:42 those who are needing help with their finances, 11:53 Lord, I pray that You would open that door 11:55 and that You would provide. 11:58 Holy God, 12:02 I ask that You will grant wisdom and guidance 12:06 and peace and provision. 12:11 And may we recognize an open door 12:17 and not doubt, 12:20 not be afraid of stepping forward. 12:25 Make it so obvious, I ask in Jesus' name. 12:31 Lord, I pray for protection 12:36 and safety and even deliverance, 12:40 God, from those who just seem to be 12:44 in a habit of making poor decisions. 12:50 Lord, sometimes we all get in that place 12:54 where it seems we can do nothing right. 12:58 Maybe seems like nothing's going right in our lives. 13:01 But, Father, I know that You have the way, 13:03 You have the wisdom. 13:06 And thank You for protecting us from making bad calls. 13:12 As we put our trust in You, 13:15 we love You, Lord. 13:19 We know You are greater and stronger 13:22 and higher than any other. 13:26 Our God is greater 13:29 Our God is stronger 13:31 God, You are higher than any other 13:36 God, You are Healer 13:39 Awesome in power That's our God. 13:44 And He can meet your need, if you'll just take it to Him. 13:51 Please send us your prayer request 13:53 or become a part of our Prayer Warrior 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