See to it, brothers and sisters, that none of you has a sinful, unbelieving heart that turns away from the living God. But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called “Today,” so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness.

Hebrews 3

See to it, brothers and sisters, that none of you has a sinful, unbelieving heart that turns away from the living God. But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called “Today,” so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness. v12-13

Encouragement of one another is key to warding off sin and unbelief.  Encouragement that God is real, that He is great, that He loves you, and that you can trust and belief in Christ as your Lord and Savior. Our encouragement should be daily and the implication is that we are to seek encouragement from God daily, not just from one another.  See also Proverbs 8.

My Prayer: Lord Jesus, You are an awesome God full of love, compassion, gentleness, mercy, etc. for me...this is amazing because You know everything about me, including my sin and brokenness. Thank You Jesus!  I am not worth such love.  I am lazy and selfish.  Please forgive me Jesus!  Help me overcome and turn from such sin towards You.  Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, mind and strength. Help me love others as You do.  Help me grow in my faith.  Please help me seek You out daily and encourage others in my life.  Give me strength.  Give Lisa strength, comfort and freedom from pain and discomfort.  Please heal and cure her of this cancer.  Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.