Today’s Scripture: 1 Chronicles 28:20, NIV- “David also said to Solomon his son, "Be strong and courageous, and do the work. Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the LORD God, my God, is with you. He will not fail you or forsake you until all the work for the service of the temple of the LORD is finished.” I am always encouraged by the ... Continue Reading »

Today’s Scripture: 1 Chronicles 28:10, NKJV- “Consider now, for the LORD has chosen you to build a house for the sanctuary; be strong, and do it.” David’s words to Solomon are words for us. Just as Solomon was chosen, we have been chosen. What we have been chosen for can take a while to develop but when we know or have been shown it we must be ... Continue Reading »

Today’s Scripture: Acts 10:4, NLT- “Cornelius stared at him in terror. “What is it, sir?” he asked the angel. And the angel replied, “Your prayers and gifts to the poor have been received by God as an offering!”  Receive my prayers God as an offering to You.  I am here to honor You and offer myself to You and Your service. Please ... Continue Reading »

Today’s Scripture: Acts 9:31, NIV- “Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee and Samaria enjoyed a time of peace and was strengthened. Living in the fear of the Lord and encouraged by the Holy Spirit, it increased in numbers.” In today’s culture wars we can forget that we, relatively speaking, are living in a time of peace in the church. ... Continue Reading »

Today’s Scripture: Psalm 78:54, KJV- “And he brought them to the border of his sanctuary, even to this mountain, which his right hand had purchased.” This morning, I am remembering that it is God‘s power that has redeemed me and saved me from this world.  I am God’s sheep that He is leading through this wilderness. I am ok with being God’s ... Continue Reading »

Today’s Scripture: Romans 8:27, NLT- “And the Father who knows all hearts knows what the Spirit is saying, for the Spirit pleads for us believers in harmony with God’s own will.” Our Father knows all hearts.  Over the past few weeks I have been sensing this weird sensation when I pray. I have been thanking the Holy Spirit for speaking to ... Continue Reading »

Today’s Scripture: Lamentations 3:23 ESV:  they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. Lamentations 3 tells us that God’s faithfulness is new every morning. I am praying to show my gratefulness by thanking God for His faithfulness every morning. Are we too busy to thank God for His faithfulness and love? We can pause right ... Continue Reading »