Today’s Scripture: Romans 12:1, NIV- “Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship.” In the easier to say than do category, we must get over ourselves and offer our bodies as living sacrifices to God. We are a bundle ... Continue Reading »
I put on the whole armor of God
Today’s Scripture: Ephesians 6:11 ESV: Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. Do you dream? Do you seek meaning in your dreams and in your life? Today the dream that accompanied my snooze button was one of being covered by layers. Here in Ephesians 6 I read about the covering we have been ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I am strong in the Lord.
Today’s Scripture: Ephesians 6:10 ESV: Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Our strength WILL fail us but we DO have hope. The Good News is the LORD’s strength is MIGHTY. Our flesh cannot resist evil but we find strength in the Lord. We MUST put on the full armor of God. Our greatest battles are spiritual battles and ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I welcome the word that will save my soul.
Today’s Scripture: James 1:21 ISV: Therefore, rid yourselves of everything impure and every expression of wickedness, and with a gentle spirit welcome the word planted in you that can save your souls. This first chapter of James works me over. There are only 27 verses yet I have over 100 affirmations that draw my heart to God. Is it because of ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I live on every word that comes from the mouth of God.
Today’s Scripture: Matthew 4:4 ESV: But he answered, "It is written, "'Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.'" I have certainly found life in the Word of God but have quite a ways to go to live on every word. The Spirit is helping me and leading me but I am yet to be up to the challenge of evil and ... Continue Reading »