Today’s Scripture: As it is written in Isaiah the prophet, “Behold, I send my messenger before your face, who will prepare your way, Mark 1:2 ESV Ahhhhhh! As I spoke the words Abba, Father this morning I could physically feel the ahhhh of relief and peace of laying all I have before Him. All of my cares and hopes laid right there at the feet of ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I am thankful that God is patient with me.
Today’s Scripture: In your love, you were patient with them for many years. You sent your Spirit, who warned them through the prophets. But still they wouldn’t listen! So once again you allowed the peoples of the land to conquer them. Nehemiah 9:30 NLT Nehemiah 9 reflects how much we and God do not change. We are slow to learn but thankfully we ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth.
Today’s Scripture: In that same hour he rejoiced in the Holy Spirit and said, “I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you have hidden these things from the wise and understanding and revealed them to little children; yes, Father, for such was your gracious will. Luke 10:21 ESV These were the words of Jesus, “I thank you, Father, Lord ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: Out of me come songs of thanksgiving.
Today’s Scripture: Out of them shall come songs of thanksgiving, and the voices of those who celebrate. I will multiply them, and they shall not be few; I will make them honored, and they shall not be small. Jeremiah 30:19 ESV Whoa, where did that come from? Have you ever asked yourself that question? Today I am comforted by the words and the ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I am thankful the LORD pursued me.
Today’s Scripture: I will pursue them with sword, famine, and pestilence, and will make them a horror to all the kingdoms of the earth, to be a curse, a terror, a hissing, and a reproach among all the nations where I have driven them, Jeremiah 29:18 ESV Do we realize God is pursuing us with His word? I am thankful God pursued me with horror when I ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I am thankful God delights in me.
Today’s Scripture: You shall no more be termed Forsaken, and your land shall no more be termed Desolate, but you shall be called My Delight Is in Her, and your land Married; for the LORD delights in you, and your land shall be married. Isaiah 62:4 ESV God delights in us because of who He is. The Spirit of God came to Isaiah and comes to us. I am ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I rejoice in thanksgiving for the portion God has given me.
Today’s Scripture: Instead of your shame there shall be a double portion; instead of dishonor they shall rejoice in their lot; therefore in their land they shall possess a double portion; they shall have everlasting joy. Isaiah 61:7 ESV God has given us a double portion. We have thanksgivings now and we have eternal thanksgivings. As Isaiah stated ... Continue Reading »