Today’s Scripture: Instead you ought to say, "If the Lord wills, we will live and do this or that." James 4:15 ESV Today, this moment we can know God’s will. In James 4:2-3 we are told we do not have because we do not ask or we ask wrongly. Can we ask God to help us to ask rightly? Sure we can and also ask Him to help our hearts to desire His will ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I find joy and gladness in confession to the LORD.
Today’s Scripture: Be glad in the LORD, and rejoice, O righteous, and shout for joy, all you upright in heart! Psalm 32:11 ESV In the eleven verses of Psalm 32 David covers a lot of ground; from withering away to shouting for joy. David shares his personal experience of finding joy in the LORD’s forgiveness. David says that when he tried to ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I serve the LORD.
Today’s Scripture: Israel served the LORD all the days of Joshua, and all the days of the elders who outlived Joshua and had known all the work that the LORD did for Israel. Joshua 24:31 ESV Choose this day who YOU will serve. I came to this famous verse of Joshua 24:15 to write about “But as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.” For my ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I have a living hope in Jesus Christ.
Today’s Scripture: Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 1 Peter 1:3 NIV Hope bound with faith brings our hope to life. Hope with faith that God is at work is a living hope. We know God’s promises are true; He ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: The Lord’s grace is sufficient for me.
Today’s Scripture: But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 2 Corinthians 12:9 ESV I have all I need; more than enough. With God’s grace I am complete. So complete is God’s grace that I ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: God’s perfection is in me.
Today’s Scripture: You therefore must be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect. Matthew 5:48 ESV As a nine or ten year old I recall coming across this verse sitting in a Sunday school classroom that was set up as a green room for my entry into a children’s play. My spirit was relieved and reassured at that moment I could be perfect just as ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I keep my eyes on the qualities of God.
Today’s Scripture: For whoever lacks these qualities is so nearsighted that he is blind, having forgotten that he was cleansed from his former sins. 2 Peter 1:9 ESV How often is too often to be reminded of something? I am thankful that Peter was committed to reminding us of the vision Christ had for us. In 2 Peter he reminded us we must keep our ... Continue Reading »
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