Today’s Scripture: And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all he has done for you. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice--the kind he will find acceptable. This is truly the way to worship him. Romans 12:1 NLT We rally for each other, don’t we? When we see someone say “I give up” we ... Continue Reading »
I am looking for what I have to give
Today’s Scripture: Mark 6:38 ESV: And he said to them, “How many loaves do you have? Go and see.” And when they had found out, they said, “Five, and two fish.” Will you go and see what you have to give? The tyranny of life many times blinds us from what is important and also what is simple. We simply have, right now, enough to change the lives of ... Continue Reading »
I am persistent with God
Today’s Scripture: Luke 11:8 ISV: I tell you, even though that man doesn't want to get up and give him anything because he is his friend, he will get up and give him whatever he needs because of his persistence. This is Jesus’ instruction to us. WHEN we pray, God teaches us and gives to us “as we needeth.” God literally knocked me out of my ... Continue Reading »
I ask my heavenly Father to give me the Holy Spirit
Today’s Scripture: If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will the heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!” Luke 11:13 ESV Do you ask the heavenly Father to give you the Holy Spirit? When the disciples asked Jesus earlier in Luke 11 how to pray He shared this example. This ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I give God everything-all.
Today’s Scripture: Mark 12:44 NIV: They all gave out of their wealth; but she, out of her poverty, put in everything--all she had to live on." Everything- ALL; I like how the NIV makes this emphasis in the story of the poor widow who gave out of her poverty. We can say we give God everything but is it really our ALL? How can a three letter word ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I love much.
Today’s Scripture: Luke 7:47 ESV: Therefore I tell you, her sins, which are many, are forgiven--for she loved much. But he, who is forgiven little, loves little." How much do you love Jesus? Really, how much? “I LOVE MUCH” sounds awkward but in light of this story of the woman with Jesus it makes perfect sense. Can you relate? This woman who had ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I am thankful for the grace of Jesus that has overflowed for me.
Today’s Scripture: I Timothy 1:14 ESV: and the grace of our Lord overflowed for me with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus. My argument with Paul this morning went something like this: “You can not be the worst of sinners because that is me.” There is a new “chief” in town. Seriously, do you sometimes wonder why and how God loves ... Continue Reading »