Christian Words of Encouragement

Do you ever feel like you’re living a life far from the one you dreamed  of for yourself? Does it feel like you’re losing an uphill battle? Do  you look around and think, “everyone else has a better life than mine?” You’re not alone. Each day, millions of people live a life filled with regret,  disappointment and setbacks. You don’t have to be one of them when you discover the secret to a  powerful life. Contemplating the power of God is something that can benefit all  believers. When we meditate on the fact that God is all powerful, we are  reassured that he is in control and that we don’t have to be. When we  realize we don’t have to be, this frees our mind, heart and spirt to  receive. Receive creative ideas, inspiration and wisdom  which helps us  to overcome a life of regret. There is no real power without spiritual power that comes from God. A  power that comes from deep within. A power that's connected...

Making decisions can be difficult. Often there is a lot at risk. Our choices have the power to change our lives for the better-or for the worse. Making a choice certainly means taking a risk. We may fear not succeeding, undergoing displeasure from family or friends, or being eventually frustrated by our choice. Many people have never been shown how to make prayerful decisions, especially decisions about their career or vocation. When we are unsure what criteria to use in selecting a career, we may look primarily at material factors like compensation, or ultimately make choices based on our instinct or feelings about the possibilities. We may know that there are other factors we should consider, but are unsure what they are. To further confuse the situation, we may also wonder, "Isn't finding my purpose a mysterious spiritual process instead of a logical process? Could it really be a calling if it is something I have decided to do instead something to which God has di...