Today’s Scripture: When Jesus had received the sour wine, he said, "It is finished," and he bowed his head and gave up his spirit. John 19:30 ESV It is finished. No more struggles and beatings from this world. I follow the example of Jesus and bow my head and give up my spirit. I give up my spirit to God and believe His Spirit will take it from ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: In Jesus I find rest for my soul.
Today’s Scripture: Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. Matthew 11:29 ESV I learn from Jesus just as Matthew 11:29 promises and in the learning there is rest for my soul. As I walked to my prayer closet this morning I was thinking about how Jesus walked to meet with ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I live for Christ.
Today’s Scripture: and he died for all, that those who live might no longer live for themselves but for him who for their sake died and was raised. 2 Corinthians 5:15 ESV The life God offers us is so much better than this life we so often cling to; not only for eternity but for today. So often we fret and worry about today yet when we live for Him ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: My treasure and my heart are secure in God.
Today’s Scripture: For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. Matthew 6:21 ESV Security is one of the greatest needs of our fleshly experience isn’t it? Our first impulse is to seek security in those things the world offers. I have experienced the rewards from God in my secret prayers as promised in Matthew 6:6. I have come to ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: You are my God.
Today’s Scripture: But I trust in you, O LORD; I say, "You are my God." Psalm 31:14 ESV God’s love for us is steadfast and abundant. As David here in Psalm 31 we can feel weary and under siege. Yet, God proves over and over to us that He loves us, He hears us and He is guiding us. Just as David in verse 7 I rejoice and am glad in the steadfast ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: It is good for me to be near God.
Today’s Scripture: But for me it is good to be near God; I have made the Lord GOD my refuge, that I may tell of all your works. Psalm 73:28 ESV Asaph wrote this Psalm. Like us, Asaph witnessed the highs and lows of life. He served under David and Solomon and experienced the wonder of God and the wandering of man. Like us, he was tempted to ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: God lives with me.
Today’s Scripture: I will live among you, and I will not despise you. Leviticus 26:11 NLT God promises to live with us as we put Him and obedience to Him above all others. When we live with Him and for Him He blesses us with peace, rest and fruitfulness. Just as God spoke through Moses to the Israelites His promises stand today. His warnings ... Continue Reading »