I have an abundant life in Jesus. Today’s Scripture: John 10:10, ESV- “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.” The way and life of Jesus shows us how to have life to the full. We find the riches of God when we follow Jesus. Through God’s will and way we see Jesus, the ... Continue Reading »
I desire to do Your will, my God.
Today’s Scripture: Psalm 40:8, NIV- “I desire to do your will, my God; your law is within my heart.” We must recognize the source of our desires. Reading Romans 7:18 in Celebrate Recovery’s Step 1 this morning, I recalled a verse I read yesterday in Psalm 40. Paul wrote in Romans 7:18, “For I know that good itself does not dwell in me, that is, ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I love much.
Today’s Scripture: Luke 7:47 ESV: Therefore I tell you, her sins, which are many, are forgiven--for she loved much. But he, who is forgiven little, loves little." How much do you love Jesus? Really, how much? “I LOVE MUCH” sounds awkward but in light of this story of the woman with Jesus it makes perfect sense. Can you relate? This woman who had ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I give praise and thanksgiving.
Today’s Scripture: Nehemiah 12:24 NIV: And the leaders of the Levites were Hashabiah, Sherebiah, Jeshua son of Kadmiel, and their associates, who stood opposite them to give praise and thanksgiving, one section responding to the other, as prescribed by David the man of God. Like these leaders here in Nehemiah, I stand and give praise and ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I am thankful for the grace of Jesus that has overflowed for me.
Today’s Scripture: I Timothy 1:14 ESV: and the grace of our Lord overflowed for me with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus. My argument with Paul this morning went something like this: “You can not be the worst of sinners because that is me.” There is a new “chief” in town. Seriously, do you sometimes wonder why and how God loves ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: God loves me.
Today’s Scripture: Ephesians 2:4 ESV: But God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved us, Isn’t it amazing how life can make us forget to say GOD LOVES ME? Whether we are in the midst of abundant blessings or heavy loads I pray we can remember the bottom line that God loves us, me and you. Ephesians 2 is so filled with ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: My heart is full of God.
Today’s Scripture: Matthew 12:34 NIV: You brood of vipers, how can you who are evil say anything good? For the mouth speaks what the heart is full of. Once again an odd verse for us to affirm what we desire. We are told in this twelfth chapter of Matthew that what is abundant in our heart is what we will speak. Don’t you want your heart to be ... Continue Reading »