This is an atypical blog post this morning due to travel and work schedule. I am so excited to explore God's Spirit as I seek His Spirit on Proverbs 2:4. The second half of that verse is about seeking understanding and Wisdom as hidden treasure. Who doesn't love a good treasure hunt? I awoke this morning with one thought: If you seek what God ... 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 his heart a man plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps. Are you a planner? Both of my friends Brandon at bigb94.wordpress.com and Patsy at patsycostner.blogspot.com both referenced Proverbs 16:9 as I was writing on 16:3 earlier this week. Well, as God works, I am here today following a day ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: Christ gives me light.
Today’s Scripture: Ephesians 5:14 NLT: for the light makes everything visible. This is why it is said, "Awake, O sleeper, rise up from the dead, and Christ will give you light." Have you ever experienced when God hits you over the head again and again with a specific scripture? Just yesterday my friend Allen Robertson referenced this scripture ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I give all praise to Him who loves me and frees me.
Today’s Scripture: and from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness to these things, the first to rise from the dead, and the commander of all the rulers of the world. All praise to him who loves us and has freed us from our sins by shedding his blood for us. Revelation 1:5 NLT Tyndale Things are going to get tough. It seems John is preparing ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: My life will speak better than my words.
Today’s Scripture: In the same way, you wives must accept the authority of your husbands, even those who refuse to accept the Good News. Your godly lives will speak to them better than any words. They will be won over by watching your pure, godly behavior. 1 Peter 3:1-2 NLT Tyndale Our lives will speak better than any words. Do you ever wonder ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: God is my only peace.
Today’s Scripture: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Philemon 1:3 ESV My only peace is from God was my thought as I awoke this morning. It came back to me as I prayed. A quick search and here I see in my reading yesterday I had written an affirmation that said “God gives me grace and peace”. Today I realize the ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: Christ is my rock.
Today’s Scripture: and all of them drank the same spiritual water. For they drank from the spiritual rock that traveled with them, and that rock was Christ. 1 Corinthians 10:4 NLT He is with us wherever we go. Do you ever find your perspective is wrong? Reading this scripture this morning where Paul was reminding the Corinthians about those who ... Continue Reading »