Today’s Scripture: Everyone should look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others. Philippians 2:4 Holman A greater love is found when we look to the things others are dealing with. We rob ourselves by trying to take care of ourselves. When we take care to look for the interests and needs of others we find ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I turn to Wisdom.
Today’s Scripture: “Whoever is simple, let him turn in here!” To him who lacks sense she says, Proverbs 9:4 ESV We choose which way to turn moment to moment don’t we? Proverbs 9 reminds us that both Wisdom and folly call out to us. Which way will we turn? Before turning, can we ask the LORD to impress upon our spirits and minds as to whether this ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I have found Wisdom.
Today’s Scripture: For whoever finds me finds life and obtains favor from the LORD, Proverbs 8:35 ESV Does this sound arrogant? The dichotomy is that I have found Wisdom and I know it is not me but someone, something within me. As Proverbs 8 states clearly, Wisdom is calling; do you hear Her? We have thousands of ways to turn but if we turn to ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I pray and ask the Lord to show what He has chosen.
Today’s Scripture: And they prayed and said, “You, Lord, who know the hearts of all, show which one of these two you have chosen. Acts 1:24 ESV Do we ask for what the LORD has chosen or for what we want? Do we act on what the LORD shows us? I only want to complete what the Lord has chosen and it may not be about me at all. This verse says that ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I am alive with a new heart and a new spirit.
Today’s Scripture: Cast away from you all the transgressions that you have committed, and make yourselves a new heart and a new spirit! Why will you die, O house of Israel? Ezekiel 18:31 ESV Unloading guilt, sins and habits that weigh us down gives us new life! Just cast these transgressions away! Let go and come alive with a new heart and a new ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I stand on the word of God.
Today’s Scripture: The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God will stand forever. Isaiah 40:8 ESV The winds of change are always blowing. Most people are counting on things getting better “when things change.” Thousands of years have proven standing on the one thing that does not change is where the better life is found. The ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I have a voice.
Today’s Scripture: A voice cries: “In the wilderness prepare the way of the LORD; make straight in the desert a highway for our God. Isaiah 40:3 ESV Father God in no way am I attempting to add to Your Word and I praise You for Your Words and the voices that cry out to and for me. I will let theologians and naysayers debate this prophesy from ... Continue Reading »