Today’s Scripture: Isaiah 61:3 NLT: To all who mourn in Israel, he will give a crown of beauty for ashes, a joyous blessing instead of mourning, festive praise instead of despair. In their righteousness, they will be like great oaks that the LORD has planted for his own glory. The Spirit of the LORD is upon us right where we are. We have been ... Continue Reading »
I am being transformed
Today’s Scripture: Romans 12:2 ESV: Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. Are you being changed from the outside or the inside? I “accidentally” went to Romans 2:15 this morning and was reminded that the ... Continue Reading »
Every morning I remember God’s faithfulness
Today’s Scripture: Lamentations 3:23 ESV: they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. I am hesitant to say EVERY or NEVER because of my track record. I cannot say I will do anything every time or never. However, here in Lamentations 3 I do believe God’s faithfulness is new EVERY morning. Now whether I slow down enough to remember ... Continue Reading »
I live faith
Today’s Scripture: Matthew 9:2 ESV : And behold, some people brought to him a paralytic, lying on a bed. And when Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, “Take heart, my son; your sins are forgiven.” Jesus saw “their” faith. Are you as thankful as I am that our walk with Jesus has been supported by others? When we have run low on ... Continue Reading »
Jesus has already prepared my way
Today’s Scripture: Mark 1:2 ESV: As it is written in Isaiah the prophet, “Behold, I send my messenger before your face, who will prepare your way, Ahhhhhh! As I spoke the words Abba, Father this morning I could physically feel the ahhhh of relief and peace of laying all I have before Him. All of my cares and hopes laid right there at the feet ... Continue Reading »
I minister with what I have
Today’s Scripture: Luke 8:3 KJB: And Joanna the wife of Chuza Herod's steward, and Susanna, and many others, which ministered unto him of their substance. We all have something to help bring the Good News to others. This is our “ministry”. We can serve our Lord and others by giving what we have. Luke 8:1-3 brings to light the many people and ... Continue Reading »
I am thankful for the never-ending love and mercy of the LORD
Today’s Scripture: Lamentations 3:22 ESV: The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; Do you have to remind yourself at times that the LORD loves you and has mercy for you? Sometimes are you just not feeling this God thing? Are you only feeling hopelessness? Don’t you want to help those you know who are ... Continue Reading »