Today’s Scripture: Psalm 118:5, ESV- “Out of my distress I called on the LORD; the LORD answered me and set me free.” The blessings we find when calling out to the LORD in our distresses are so much more than relief. What we find in God is His freedom. Below are some of the freedoms I have found in Psalm 118. I am free: What freedoms ... Continue Reading »
Thank You LORD for giving joy to my heart.
Today’s Scripture: Psalm 19:8, NIV- “The precepts of the LORD are right, giving joy to the heart. The commands of the LORD are radiant, giving light to the eyes.” There are seasons of darkness and light in our lives. The storms of life come and go but as Psalm 19:8 reminds us, the commandments of the LORD are always right and given to us to open ... Continue Reading »
I am staying free.
Today’s Scripture: Galatians 5:1, NLT- “So Christ has truly set us free. Now make sure that you stay free, and don’t get tied up again in slavery to the law.” How do we make sure we stay in the freedom of Christ? To stay free we must look to His Spirit. Just yesterday morning I found myself attempting to perform a balancing act with the Old and ... Continue Reading »
I have been set free.
Today’s Scripture: Romans 8:2, NIV- “because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin and death.” I am a recovering co-dependent person who grew up overly concerned about what others thought of me. In Romans 8:1 we are promised that regardless of what others may think of say, “There is ... Continue Reading »
I am holding on to the teachings of Jesus.
Today’s Scriptures: John 8:31, NIV- “To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples.” In this day and age why should we hold to the teachings of Jesus? Because the truth and power of God and His Son are the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow. The first scripture I read this morning was ... 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 do faith
Today’s Scripture: James 2:24 NLT: So you see, we are shown to be right with God by what we do, not by faith alone. Do we act our faith, do we do it? Looking for action I came to James 2 this morning. Acting on our faith can be scary but it is also the place we find freedom. We are free to act on our faith. James 2:12 says we are judged ... Continue Reading »
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