Today’s Scripture: Then Jesus, calling out with a loud voice, said, “Father, into your hands I commit my spirit!” And having said this he breathed his last. Luke 23:46 ESV At some point we have to “give up the ghost” don’t we? Searching to see what this phrase even meant I found that it means to die, to stop working. Like Jesus, I am calling this ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I have the joy of Jesus now.
Today’s Scripture: So you have sorrow now, but I will see you again; then you will rejoice, and no one can rob you of that joy. John 16:22 NLT I have a joy that can not be stolen. I rejoice in the life of Jesus and the current presence of the comforter. Here in John 16 Jesus told His disciples and us that He left so the Helper, the Advocate, ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I do the will of my Father who is in heaven.
Today’s Scripture: "Not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. Matthew 7:21 NIV Doing the will of God is the one thing that Jesus says we need to do to enter the kingdom of heaven, is there something more important on your plate today? Earlier in ... Continue Reading »
Affirmations of God: My differences are not different.
Today’s Scripture: Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me. John 15:4 ESV But, my situation is different. You do not understand the different situation I am in. The words in John 15:4 spoke so loudly to me this morning I could not continue. “Neither ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I produce more with God.
Today’s Scripture: He cuts off every branch of mine that doesn't produce fruit, and he prunes the branches that do bear fruit so they will produce even more. John 15:2 NLT Our “to do” lists sure keep us busy, don’t they? Can we be too busy trying to produce results on our own efforts rather than including God? It is God who produces even more. ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I study what Jesus said.
Today’s Scripture: I have said all these things to you to keep you from falling away. John 16:1 ESV I have been stuck for days on John 15. I have purposefully come to John 16 to revisit a scripture that speaks to me. However I CAN NOT get past verse ONE! When I see that Jesus Himself said “I have said all these things” I can’t help but to be ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I live in the love of Jesus.
Today’s Scripture: I have loved you the same way the Father has loved me. So live in my love. John 15:9 GWT WOW was the only intelligible response to the thought of Jesus loving me as much as the Father loving Him. I know that isn’t a deep theological response and I also know I can not comprehend this love but Jesus tells me I can live there. I ... Continue Reading »
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