Today’s Scripture: Philippians 3:15 NLT: Let all who are spiritually mature agree on these things. If you disagree on some point, I believe God will make it plain to you. Do you believe God will make it plain to you? Paul is providing powerful instructions to the Philippians, you and me. We are to make ourselves nothing and put no confidence in ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I have the privilege of trusting in Christ.
Today’s Scripture: Philippians 1:29 NLT: For you have been given not only the privilege of trusting in Christ but also the privilege of suffering for him. Our perspective affects our relationship with Christ and others doesn’t it? When I sense anger and hostility from some regarding God and Christ my heart breaks for them. They are being robbed of ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I pray with joy.
Today’s Scripture: Philippians 1:4 ESV: always in every prayer of mine for you all making my prayer with joy, Paul’s heart was revealed in his honest introduction to those in the church at Philippi. What our hearts say is more important than our mouths. We can read between the heartbeats and the lines. “I thank MY God” in the previous verse Paul ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I am searching Christ for all the hidden treasures of wisdom and knowledge in Him.
Today’s Scripture: Colossians 2:3 GWT: God has hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge in Christ. On January 9th, 2008, I heard these words: “Tom, every affirmation you will ever need is found in My Word.” I had little way of knowing where the Affirmations of God blog would take me as it began on April 7th, 2010. I did not even ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I MUST continue to follow Jesus.
Today’s Scripture: Colossians 2:6 NLT: And now, just as you accepted Christ Jesus as your Lord, you must continue to follow him. Have you ever had just a taste of something and knew you just had to have more? What I have tasted and experienced in Christ Jesus I know I MUST have more and I MUST continue to follow Him! The mighty power of God is ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I live carefully.
Today’s Scripture: Ephesians 5:15 NLT Tyndale: SO BE CAREFUL HOW YOU LIVE, not as fools but as those who are wise. This Tyndale translation does capitalize these first six words of Ephesians 5:15. This must be important, huh? Have you ever been awakened to realize you haven’t been careful? I have. Don’t act thoughtlessly, but understand what the ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I live a life filled with love.
Today’s Scripture: Ephesians 5:2 NLT: Live a life filled with love, following the example of Christ. He loved us and offered himself as a sacrifice for us, a pleasing aroma to God. We have a choice of what we will fill our life with today, don’t we? We can fill ourselves with greed, anxiety, anger, sex, joy, peace, love and so many other ... Continue Reading »
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