Today’s Scripture: And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all he has done for you. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice--the kind he will find acceptable. This is truly the way to worship him. Romans 12:1 NLT We rally for each other, don’t we? When we see someone say “I give up” we ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I live by faith in the Son of God.
Today’s Scripture: I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. Galatians 2:20 ESV How does I God define living by faith? What does it look like, feel like, taste like? If I am living by faith ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I give God my heart.
Today’s Scripture: My sons, give me your heart, and let your eyes observe my ways. Proverbs 23:26 ESV Who or what will we give our hearts to today? Not lip service but our very heart. Who and what will we chase after today? This seems to be where the rubber meets the road and where the conflict of life and God’s instruction intersect. When our ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I run to Jesus and throw myself at His feet.
Today’s Scripture: And when he saw Jesus in the distance, he ran and threw himself at His feet, (Mark 5:6 Weymouth) Do you ever feel like Legion in Mark 5? I do. Do you have things in your life that keep you in bondage? I do. This Weymouth translation of Mark 5:6 states that Legion “threw himself” at Jesus’ feet. Have you ever been there? Just ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I will bear fruit.
Today’s Scripture: Then if it should bear fruit next year, well and good; but if not, you can cut it down. Luke 13:9 ESV I will bear fruit. Even the tree that was given up on can bear fruit. What will it take? Some digging around the roots and a heavy dose of manure will be made available. My hope is in the wisdom of the vinedresser, the master ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I am ready.
Today’s Scripture: Therefore you also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect. Matthew 24:44 ESV What will we do today, this hour to ready ourselves for the end? Death makes us reflective yet it should also give us a sense of urgency to prepare our readiness. As Jesus warned the disciples in Matthew 24 we must make ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: Abba Father, I have come to know Your will.
Today’s Scripture: And he said, “Abba, Father, all things are possible for you. Remove this cup from me. Yet not what I will, but what you will.” Mark 14:36 ESV Kneeling before the Father this morning the words that came from my soul were these; I have come to know Your will. As I pondered the lack of understanding we have in this fleshly realm as ... Continue Reading »