Today’s Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13, NLT- “The temptations in your life are no different from what others experience. And God is faithful. He will not allow the temptation to be more than you can stand. When you are tempted, he will show you a way out so that you can endure.” What I LOVE about the scriptures is how God reveals what we need. ... Continue Reading »
I stand in awe of God.
Today’s Scripture: Malachi 2:5 ESV: My covenant with him was one of life and peace, and I gave them to him. It was a covenant of fear, and he feared me. He stood in awe of my name. God made this covenant with Levi. It has been passed on to us so we too can know the life and peace of God. Do you know it? I have found life and peace in fearing ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I will plan with my heart and trust God for my steps.
Today’s Scripture: Proverbs 16:9 NIV: In their hearts humans plan their course, but the LORD establishes their steps. Some people are great planners but this is one of my major weaknesses. But it is time. Where will my plans come from, hmmmm? Am I going to wait for God to speak from the Holy Mountain or the clouds to direct me? Am I waiting on ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I accept God’s promise.
Today’s Scripture: Haggai 2:19 NLT Tyndale: “I am giving you a promise now while the seed is still in the barn, before you have harvested your grain and before the grapevine, the fig tree, the pomegranate, and the olive tree have produced their crops. From this day onward I will bless you.” Has God given you something to do? Is there something you ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I give the LORD my best.
Today’s Scripture: Malachi 1:8 NLT Tyndale: “When you give blind animals as sacrifices, isn’t that wrong? And isn’t it wrong to offer animals that are crippled and diseased? Try giving gifts like that to your governor, and see how pleased he is!” says the LORD Almighty. I will give the LORD my best today. To Him I will give the first of ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: Today, I will listen to God’s voice.
Today’s Scripture: Hebrews 3:7 NLT Tyndale: That is why the Holy Spirit says, “Today you must listen to his voice.” Today, God will speak, will you hear His voice? The Holy Spirit tells us we MUST listen. The Holy Spirit carries the voice of God. Will we be still long enough to listen? God built us to hear Him. I was once frustrated that I could ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I must prove faithful.
Today’s Scripture: I Corinthians 4:2 NIV: Now it is required that those who have been given a trust must prove faithful. God’s timing in amazingly perfect. This Tyndale House Chronological NLT translation seems to take some liberties but it is perfect. 1 Corinthians 4:3: What about me? Have I been faithful? Well it matters very little what you ... Continue Reading »