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Word For Today

A daily word for you to receive inspiration and make your day better.

Today's Word

friday, august 14 2026

Do you feel that you need God?

I spread out my hands to you;
I thirst for you like a parched land
- Psalm 143:6

How many times a day do you stop and say to God, “I need You, Lord”? Do you long to feel His presence at every moment? Reach out your hands to Him and tell Him! The Heavenly Father is always by your side, day or night. You only need to pause, set aside whatever is occupying you at the moment, and focus on Him. You will feel His presence. You will see how He quenches your thirst and fills your life once again with His presence, His love, and His peace.

God is never far from you; He stays by His children’s side at all times. He wants you to speak to Him and seek Him. When you do this, He does not ignore you, He listens and responds with love.

The Lord is near to all who call on him,
to all who call on him in truth.
He fulfills the desires of those who fear him;
he hears their cry and saves them.
- Psalm 145:18–19

When you open your heart to God, you will feel like a plant that has gone through a drought and finally receives the water it needs. Your spirit will be renewed as you feel the loving presence of the Heavenly Father, and you will begin to strengthen your faith. Seek the Lord today, open your heart to Him, and receive the water of life that He wants to give you.

Do you need God? Seek His presence and quench your thirst for Him.

Yesterday's Word

Every day, until the end of the world

After His resurrection and before ascending to heaven, Jesus spoke some very important words to His disciples. He entrusted them with a special mission, and that commission extends to all of us who, since then, have accepted Jesus as Lord of our lives.

Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.
- Matthew 28:19–20

As these verses say, we have a mission to fulfill: to make disciples of Jesus wherever we go. But we, the children of God, are not alone in doing this work, nor do we do it in our own strength. Jesus Himself promised us His presence and companionship every day, until the end of the world.

Do today the work that God has given you to do. Do it with determination and courage, because Jesus is by your side. He walks with you and enables you to share His message of salvation and to do great things in His name. Never forget that you have His presence and His help every day, until the end of the world.

So do not fear, for I am with you;
do not be dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you and help you;
I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
- Isaiah 41:10

Day Before Yesterday's Word

Do you share what God has done for you?

We proclaim to you what we have seen and heard, so that you also may have fellowship with us. And our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son, Jesus Christ.
- 1 John 1:3

Have you ever stopped to think about all that God has done for you? There are so many things God does for us and within us every single day. He not only sent Jesus to die on the cross for you and me so that we could have salvation and eternal life, but each day He lifts us up, provides for us, encourages us, and does countless other things on our behalf.

If you want others to come to Jesus and experience His goodness in their lives, share what He does for you daily. Did you feel better after someone prayed for you? Share that testimony with your family, friends, and coworkers. Did you receive some extra money or food at a critical moment? Tell others how God provided for you.

When you declare what God is doing for you, you strengthen your own faith, encourage your fellow believers, and impact others with the testimony of the living God who is working in you and in your circumstances. Lift up your voice and testify about what God is doing in your life. Help build up the Lord’s church and expand His Kingdom.

The Lord has done great things for us,
and we are filled with joy.
- Psalm 126:3