Today’s Scripture: I will give them an undivided heart and put a new spirit in them; I will remove from them their heart of stone and give them a heart of flesh. Ezekiel 11:19 NIV Thank God it is He who changes our hearts and puts a new spirit in us. Have you had good luck in trying to change your own heart? Making changes on your own? True ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I find life in God’s Spirit.
Today’s Scripture: And I will put my Spirit within you, and you shall live, and I will place you in your own land. Then you shall know that I am the LORD; I have spoken, and I will do it, declares the LORD." Ezekiel 37:14 ESV God’s Word proves itself true and man proves his nature as well. With God and His Spirit we have life; in the fear of the ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I am moved by the Spirit.
Today’s Scripture: Moved by the Spirit, he went into the temple courts. When the parents brought in the child Jesus to do for him what the custom of the Law required, Luke 2:27 NIV Today is the day. Do you think Simeon thought that as he headed to the temple that day? What if Simeon had hit the snooze button or found something else to do that ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: God’s perfection is in me.
Today’s Scripture: You therefore must be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect. Matthew 5:48 ESV As a nine or ten year old I recall coming across this verse sitting in a Sunday school classroom that was set up as a green room for my entry into a children’s play. My spirit was relieved and reassured at that moment I could be perfect just as ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: God is my confidence.
Today’s Scripture: Is not your fear of God your confidence and the integrity of your ways your hope? Job 4:6 ESV Eliphaz was the first friend to speak to Job and try to get him to snap out of his feeling sorry for himself during his trials. Eliphaz is attempting to get Job to change his perspective. This verse reminds me today the God alone is my ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I go and find what Jesus promises.
Today’s Scripture: And they went away and found a colt tied at a door outside in the street, and they untied it. Mark 11:4 ESV As we make decisions as to where we will go are we listening to Jesus? At some point each of us has to decide where to go, don’t we? We can get lost in all of the questions and fears. Many questions fall away when we ... 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 »
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