Today’s Scripture: And Nehemiah continued, “Go and celebrate with a feast of choice foods and sweet drinks, and share gifts of food with people who have nothing prepared. This is a sacred day before our Lord. Don’t be dejected and sad, for the joy of the LORD is your strength!” Nehemiah 8:10 NLT Tyndale Deep resounding joy, do you have it? Do you ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I know in my heart and soul.
Today’s Scripture: And now I am about to go the way of all the earth, and you know in your hearts and souls, all of you, that not one word has failed of all the good things that the LORD your God promised concerning you. All have come to pass for you; not one of them has failed. Joshua 23:14 ESV I just knew it! Do you hear people exclaim that ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I look for the interests of others.
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 »