Today’s Scripture: No one who waits for you will ever be put to shame, but all who are unfaithful will be put to shame. Psalm 25:3 GWT Actively waiting is an oxymoron isn’t it? I realize actively waiting isn’t directly quoted here in Psalm 25:3 yet in seeking to share the supreme joy I found in the LORD this morning I came across this sense in ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: Living for God is only possible with God.
Today’s Scripture: But Jesus looked at them and said, "With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible." Matthew 19:26 ESV Sometimes we hijack scriptures don’t we? Hijack and make them fit our desires. Please hear me clearly that I do believe that all things are possible with God. This morning in reviewing Matthew 19 I ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I trust the prayers of the Holy Spirit.
Today’s Scripture: Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words. Romans 8:26 ESV This God thing is CRAZY! Just this morning God amazed me and proved to me once again that He speaks to me. I have to break my word count today ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I affirm constantly the hope of God.
Today’s Scripture: This is a faithful saying, and these things I want you to affirm constantly, that those who have believed in God should be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable to men. Titus 3:8 NKJ Titus 3:8 is the biblical justification for these affirmations of God. What are we called to affirm? To show ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: God gives me His desires and His power.
Today’s Scripture: For it is God who works in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure. Philippians 2:13 KJV Do you have it in you to do what is right? Have you failed over and over? In Celebrating Recovery, this verse is the basis of Step 2 in the 12 step process. “We came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: The blessings of the LORD make me rich.
Today’s Scripture: The blessing of the LORD makes a person rich, and he adds no sorrow with it. Proverbs 10:22 NLT The LORD’s blessings and the LORD’s riches are beyond measure. The blessings of thanksgiving are abundant and self producing. The gratitude and thanks we give back to the LORD and share with others continue to heap blessings upon ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I share God's everlasting joy.
Today’s Scripture: Instead of your shame there shall be a double portion; instead of dishonor they shall rejoice in their lot; therefore in their land they shall possess a double portion; they shall have everlasting joy. Isaiah 61:7 ESV Have you experienced God’s everlasting joy? Isaiah beautifully reminds us that we that have this everlasting ... Continue Reading »