Today’s Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:9 NASB: For we rejoice when we ourselves are weak but you are strong; this we also pray for, that you be made complete. In 2 Corinthians 13:9 Paul actually rejoices in his own weakness in hopes the people of Corinth would become stronger; that they may be “made” complete. What does it take for us to be ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: 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 Promises. He is ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: The Lord’s grace is sufficient for me.
Today’s Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9 ESV; But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me. I have all I need; more than enough. With God’s grace I am complete. So complete is God’s grace that I ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I aim to please God.
Today’s Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:9 ESV; So whether we are at home or away, we make it our aim to please him. I came to these verses today as I strained to see the unseen. How do I learn to fix my eyes on the unseen as instructed in 2 Corinthians 4:18? I keep searching His Word and His Spirit and walk by faith. God gave us the Spirit to ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: The Spirit gives me life.
Today’s Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:6 ESV; who has made us sufficient to be ministers of a new covenant, not of the letter but of the Spirit. For the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life. We are God’s recommendation letter. The Spirit of the living God has written on our hearts the message we are. Sharing our hearts is what the world needs. We ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: God’s light has shone in my heart.
Today’s Scripture: For God, who said, "Let light shine out of darkness," has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. 2 Corinthians 4:6 ESV God’s light is the brightest and the warmest of all. Even the beautiful sunrises and sunsets can not compare. Can you see beyond what the eyes can ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I comfort others with the comfort God has given me.
Today’s Scripture: who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God. 2 Corinthians 1:4 ESV Why has the God of all comfort, comforted me in all of my afflictions? So I can give His comfort to others. In ALL of my afflictions God is ... Continue Reading »