Word For Today

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

Today's Word

Don't Be Discouraged, God Is On Your Side

Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day.
2 Corinthians 4:16

Perhaps you are going through a difficult situation that is causing discouragement. But hold firm, because God renews you day by day, and the future glory will be so wonderful that it will make all your problems feel insignificant in proportion!

Praising and glorifying God every day also helps us shift our focus away from our problems and ourselves. Make God the target of your life and dedicate yourself to listening to His Word, which brings strength and sustenance daily. Seek Him with all your heart!

Only Jesus, with His sweet voice, can nourish your inner being with joy, hope, and peace.

9 The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed,
a stronghold in times of trouble.
10 Those who know your name trust in you,
for you, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you.

Psalms 9:9-10

Those who find strength and encouragement in God, even while going through struggles, will find victory and comfort.

Step into this dimension of love, praise, and worship and see how much stronger and more enthusiastic you'll feel to continue. Don't give up, persevere, and surely you will reap the rewards!

Read more verses of encouragement in the Bible

Yesterday's Word

The joy of being free in Christ

When the Lord restored the fortunes ofZion,
we were like those who dreamed.
Our mouths were filled with laughter,
our tongues with songs of joy.
Then it was said among the nations,
“The Lord has done great things for them.”
The Lord has done great things for us,
and we are filled with joy.
- Psalm 126:1–3

Have you ever been locked in a place and unable to get out? Do you remember how you felt when someone finally set you free from that confinement? You hugged your rescuer and almost began jumping for joy because you had your freedom back, right?

The first three verses of Psalm 126 speak about the moment when God freed His people from captivity. They were finally free! What joy! They laughed without stopping, they sang cheerful songs, and even those watching them from afar recognized that God had done something great for His people. Everyone was incredibly happy!

Today I invite you to remember the freedom you have in Christ and celebrate it with joy, with songs and with laughter. Thanks to the work of Jesus in your life, you live in His light and have received the forgiveness of your sins. You no longer live under the weight of guilt or under the threat of eternal death. In Christ you are free, and you are already a participant in eternal life!

For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.
- Colossians 1:13–14

So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.
- John 8:36

See also:

Day Before Yesterday's Word

The hand of God is upon you

Sometimes we can be surprised by bad news: earthquakes on one side, volcanoes on another, storms everywhere. We may feel that pressures come from all sides, not only in the physical realm but also in the spiritual realm. How good it is to know that the hand of God is always upon His people to take care of us and to help us!

God is our refuge and strength,
an ever-present help in trouble.
Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way
and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea,
though its waters roar and foam
and the mountains quake with their surging.
- Psalm 46:1–3

Never forget that, whatever happens, you can take refuge in God. Whether they are physical or emotional storms, you can turn to God for encouragement and strength. God will not only help you, but will also work in your life and situation.

If today is one of those days when you feel that you won’t be able to face all your problems, remember that the powerful and loving hand of God is upon you. He cares for you and walks with you today and every day. Rest in that!

You hem me in behind and before,
and you lay your hand upon me.
- Psalm 139:5

Rest in the Lord, enjoy His presence, and trust in His protection. He is faithful, He is with you, and He will not abandon you.

Want to know more about God’s protection?

See also: