Scripture Reference: Philippians 4:4, NLT- “Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again—rejoice!” Prayer: Father God, thank You for making it possible for us to always live and walk with You. Please protect us from our own ways and those who intend to do harm. Forgive us Lord and protect us and keep us in Your ways of joy. Always. In the ... Continue Reading »
I belong to Christ Jesus.
And those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. Galatians 5:24, ESV So now there is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus. Romans 8:1, NLT I always thank my God for you and for the gracious gifts he has given you, now that you belong to Christ Jesus. 1 Corinthians 1:4, ... Continue Reading »
I follow the Spirit’s leading
Today’s Scripture: Galatians 5:25 NLT: Since we are living by the Spirit, let us follow the Spirit's leading in every part of our lives. The Spirit leads us to freedom. Freedom is found far from the flesh. The ways of man lead us back or keep us in slavery. So I say, let the Holy Spirit guide your lives. Then you won't be ... Continue Reading »
I rise and follow Jesus
Today’s Scripture: Matthew 9:9 ESV: As Jesus passed on from there, he saw a man called Matthew sitting at the tax booth, and he said to him, “Follow me.” And he rose and followed him. We complicate things don’t we? We continue to ask God or others how we are to go. We wonder out loud about God’s plan for us and lose track of our way ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: God has given me a new spirit.
Today’s Scripture: Ezekiel 11:19 NIV: 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. The Spirit of the Lord came upon Ezekiel for him to prophesy to Israel that His people should not conform to other nations but to remind them they were formed for and ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I give the words of encouragement I have.
Today’s Scripture: Acts 13:15 NLT: After the usual readings from the books of Moses and the prophets, those in charge of the service sent them this message: "Brothers, if you have any word of encouragement for the people, come and give it." Here in Acts Paul simply read the “usual” readings from scripture and then asked others to bring their ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I stay with the LORD.
Today’s Scripture: Judges 2:12 NIV: They forsook the LORD, the God of their fathers, who had brought them out of Egypt. They followed and worshiped various gods of the peoples around them. They provoked the LORD to anger The purpose of these affirmations is for us to continue to imprint the nature and the character of God into our hearts. We ... Continue Reading »