Today’s Scripture: John 16:24 ESV; Until now you have asked nothing in my name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be full. Jesus shared with His disciples here at the last supper a joy they would receive if they asked. Have you come to know the fullness of His joy? Have you asked? These chapters in John recounting the last days of ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation: I tune my ear to Wisdom.
Today’s Scripture: Proverbs 2:2 NLT: Tune your ears to wisdom, and concentrate on understanding Is it possible we can tune in and “hear” more from what is inside of us than outside? The “incline your ear” given in most translations of Proverbs 2 is required to hear Wisdom. We must be attentive and tuned in to listen closely to Wisdom. This is ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I receive God’s Words into my heart.
Today’s Prayer: Proverbs 2:1 ESV: My son, if you receive my words and treasure up my commandments with you, I love the “steps” given to us in Proverbs 2:1-5. The how-to manual is complete. Let us consider the first step in this divine order to RECEIVE MY WORDS. How do you receive God’s Words? Is it a passing sermon, the reading of His Holy ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I follow Godly passions.
Today’s Scripture: Jude 1:18 ESV: They said to you, “In the last time there will be scoffers, following their own ungodly passions.” Do we follow our dreams and passions or those of God? We should ask God to fill us with His dreams and passions. Just as Jude promised we experience scoffers that think Godly passions are somehow secondary to those ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I praise the LORD both now and forever.
Today’s Scripture: Psalm 115:18 NLT: But we can praise the LORD both now and forever! Praise the LORD! The LORD has unfailing love and faithfulness towards us. Isn’t that cause for praise? It is not about our glory and praise but His! The first verse of Psalm 115 states “not to us” twice. We do not offer glory and praise for us but to Him! As ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: The LORD is holding me in His hand.
Today’s Scripture: Isaiah 62:3 NLT: The LORD will hold you in his hand for all to see--a splendid crown in the hand of God. I find it strange that there is so much comfort found in something I cannot comprehend. I cannot fathom the hand of God and yet somehow I believe, feel and know I am held in it Isaiah 61 and 62 are full of reminders of how ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I have a joyful heart.
Today’s Scripture: Proverbs 17:22 ESV: A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. Joy is a world away from feeling good. There is something about a deep abiding joy that is not about feeling good. I am so thankful that I do not have to rely on my feelings or circumstances to have joy. I have joy because of who God ... Continue Reading »
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