The Balm Of Encouragement

I praise your name for your unfailing love and faithfulness; for your promises are backed by all the honor of your name. As soon as I pray, you answer me; you encourage me by giving me strength.

With each new day comes the need for a fresh dose of encouragement. It’s easy to focus on the problems in front of us instead of seeing that God is standing by to help us overcome them. Looking at our circumstances instead of focusing on God can bring discouragement, and doubting God’s love will only draw us away from our greatest source of help. Today, be encouraged that God gives you strength and helps you succeed as you trust in him. Run to the Lord in prayer; he promises to hear, answer, and soothe you with the balm of his encouragement.