Today’s Scripture: He said to them, "When you pray, say: "'Father, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come. Matthew 11:2 NIV When the disciples asked Jesus to teach them to pray, He said to them “When you pray”. Those words are odd to me. The disciples faced times of not praying just like us. We must not forget or get too distracted to pray. We ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: The LORD is leading me.
Today’s Scripture: even there your hand shall lead me, and your right hand shall hold me. Psalm 139:10 ESV (emphasis mine) Too wonderful; can something be too wonderful? David is expressing amazement in a God that is beyond our comprehension and beyond wonderful to us in Psalm 139. No matter where we are the LORD is leading us. “EVEN THERE” are ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I act immediately for God.
Today’s Scripture: And immediately they left their nets and followed him. Mark 1:18 ESV Daily we seek God’s bread. Daily, immediately God desires for us to do His will. In the prayer Jesus gave to us we ask for God’s kingdom to come and His will to be done. Do we pray for this to happen immediately? God communicates clearly; more clearly than we ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: My prayers are an offering to God.
Today’s Scripture: 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! Acts 10:4 NLT Most translations of Acts 10:4 state that Cornelius’s prayers and alms were a memorial to God. Do we get so caught up in what we want and ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I am thankful the LORD is patient with me.
Today’s Scripture: The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance. 2 Peter 3:9 NIV I am slow; therefore I am thankful God is not slow to keep His promises. We all know the disappointment of breaking our word to God. Thankfully His ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I draw near to God.
Today’s Scripture: Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. James 4:8 ESV Are you feeling distant from God? Have you tried to draw close? Many that say there is no God haven’t really tried to draw near. Draw near and you will come to know Him. We cannot get to know ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I choose what God delights in.
Today’s Scripture: will destine you to the sword, and all of you shall bow down to the slaughter, because, when I called, you did not answer; when I spoke, you did not listen, but you did what was evil in my eyes and chose what I did not delight in.” Isaiah 65:12 ESV Are you chasing after your dreams or the dreams of others? Have you considered ... Continue Reading »