Word For Today

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

Today's Word

Don’t give up! God is with you

There are days when we feel excited and full of energy, but there are also days when we feel down or simply indifferent. The Christian life isn’t always filled with joy and miracles, but in Jesus, we always have the hope of victory. God has the power to transform everything, even our emotions! So don’t give up. God is in control.

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

Bring everything before the Lord in prayer. Hold on tight and strengthen your faith. Remember all the times you’ve seen God work in your life or in situations that seemed impossible. God is in control, and He loves you. He will help you and work in wonderful ways.

Take this moment to ask God how you can help others who are also going through hard times. Often, pain or uncertainty opens the door for us to be a blessing to someone else. Seek God and pray for direction. Remember, He is with you and has something good in store for you.

I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.
- Ephesians 3:16–19

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Yesterday's Word

What are you thinking about?

Our thoughts can contribute to whether we feel peace or anxiety. Of course, we all want to feel more peace and less anxiety, and that’s why we must be careful with what we think. Evaluate what you think about yourself or about a situation you are going through, and pay attention to your emotions. Do you feel peace, or do you feel frustration?

In Philippians 4:8 we find a great list to evaluate and filter our thoughts. By following this biblical advice, we will learn to reject anxiety and live with more peace, joy, and better health.

Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.
- Philippians 4:8

When you notice that your thoughts are causing anxiety, fear, or some other emotion that robs your peace, examine them. Ask yourself:

  • Is this a true thought, or have I let my imagination deceive me?
  • Is it honorable, decent? Is it a thought that pleases God?
  • Is it just or unjust? Am I justified in thinking this, or have I let my emotions mislead me?

Keep going, analyze your thoughts based on what this verse says, and ask God to take control of them. If your thoughts are aligned with God, they will bring you peace and help you reflect the fruit of the Holy Spirit.

See also: Bible Verses to Overcome Anxiety That Will Calm Your Soul And Bless You

Day Before Yesterday's Word

Be part of the solution

Do you want there to be more peace in this world? Pray for peace, read what the Bible says about peace, and seek peace within your family and around you. You can contribute to a more peaceful environment by learning to control your words and your reactions to difficult situations.

keep your tongue from evil
and your lips from telling lies.
Turn from evil and do good;
seek peace and pursue it.
- Psalm 34:13–14

Do you want there to be more justice? Pray for justice, but also walk in justice.

Whoever pursues righteousness and love
finds life, prosper it and honor.
- Proverbs 21:21

Treat others as you would like to be treated in similar situations. Speak out against the injustices of this world and take action against the unjust situations you see around you.

Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong, but always strive to do what is good for each other and for everyone else.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:15

Do good at all times; treat others with love and respect. Ask God to give you the wisdom you need to speak and act in a way that brings His presence and blessing to this needy world. Be part of the solution to the problems of this world. God wants to use your hands and your whole being to make a difference.

See also: The Fruit of the Spirit: Understand What It Is and How It Can Transform Your Life