Today’s Scripture: Ephesians 5:2 ESV: And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. As my heart expressed gratitude and praise this morning I realized that I can only see God if I get myself out of the way. So contrary to our nature is the truth that as we give ourselves up we see ... Continue Reading »
Christ bore my sins on that tree
Today’s Scripture: 1 Peter 2:24(ESV); He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed. Thank You Jesus. As I knelt before God this morning I was filled with thanksgiving for what He has done for me. I am thankful for what He did for me yesterday, what I know ... Continue Reading »
By the will of God I am who I am
Today’s Scripture: Ephesians 1:1 ESV; Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, to the saints who are in Ephesus, and are faithful in Christ Jesus: Paul said I am “an apostle of Christ Jesus BY THE WILL OF GOD.” Who are we by the will of God? Who are we allowing to define us? For most of my life I allowed other ... Continue Reading »
In God I trust
Today’s Scripture: Psalm 143:8 ESV; Let me hear in the morning of your steadfast love, for in you I trust. Make me know the way I should go, for to you I lift up my soul. In coming to know God and who He is I come to trust Him. As we mature in faith we learn how little we can trust ourselves but how abundantly we can trust ... Continue Reading »
In Jesus I find rest for my soul
Today’s Scripture: Matthew 11:29 ESV: Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. I learn from Jesus just as Matthew 11:29 promises and in the learning there is rest for my soul. Often as I walk to my prayer closet I think of how Jesus must have felt walking to ... Continue Reading »
I live for Christ
Today’s Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:15 ESV: and he died for all, that those who live might no longer live for themselves but for him who for their sake died and was raised. The life God offers us is so much better than this life we so often cling to; not only for eternity but for today. So often we fret and worry about today yet when we live for ... Continue Reading »
I live by the power of God
Today’s Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:4 ESV; For he was crucified in weakness, but lives by the power of God. For we also are weak in him, but in dealing with you we will live with him by the power of God. Do we live as if God’s power is with us? Our God is faithful and I love it when He stands at the intersection of life and His ... Continue Reading »
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