Today’s Scripture: They forsook the LORD, the God of their fathers, who had brought them out of Egypt. They followed and worshiped various gods of the peoples around them. They provoked the LORD to anger Judges 2:12 NIV The purpose of these affirmations is for us to continue to imprint the nature and the character of God into our hearts. We can ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I rejoice with inexpressible joy.
I can not explain it; can’t express it but the joy God puts in my heart replaces the dread and anguish that once resided there. I was reminded this morning of the damaging self talk that once consumed me and of those negative internal thoughts others have expressed. Several years ago sitting in AA meetings I realized that many people are there for ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: Peace and quiet.
Ahhhh, Peace and quiet, can you feel it? No? Blessed is the person who has found it, or so they say. I am usually too busy grasping at the wind to find it. But now, I think I am just getting OLD. Funny, but they say when Solomon wrote the book of Ecclesiastes that these were in his “older years”. Well it almost feels blasphemous to say what I seek ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: Lord it is good for us to be here.
Where we meet God is a great place to be. Have you ever looked back and been able to say Lord it was good that I was there. Can we trust now, as long as He is with us that it is good to be right here? I am not saying circumstances are good; I am trying to grasp God’s presence in the circumstances. Can you find His voice within you? Sometimes ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: My Father is in my secret place.
God is so faithful and persistent. I rarely write on the same thing two days in a row but once again God has revealed Himself in spite of me. What is really weird is that before my long absence I had been working through the Celebrate Recovery Step books as a starting point to seek affirmations from God. Yesterday morning Celebrate Recovery took me ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: The LORD is with me and He comforts me.
Ahhhh, true comfort, can you picture in your mind your most comfortable slippers, chair or sofa? What has given you that Ahhhh feeling? Don’t you love the simple pleasures where it just feels right? Feels comfy? I have been missing my intimacy with God and my treasure hunting affirmation time after working for 23 straight days at an average of ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: God is with me.
When you say “God is with me” what do you think, feel or experience? Does your spirit spring forth with actual physical feelings? Are confidence, assurance, peace and encouragement with you when you know your God is with you? Today’s affirmation comes from Isaiah 41:10: Don't be afraid, for I am with you. Do not be dismayed, for I am your God. ... Continue Reading »