Today’s Scripture: "God blesses those who are poor and realize their need for him, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs. Matthew 5:4 NLT I realize I need God. Jesus tells us we are blessed when we realize our need for God. When we mourn our spiritual bankruptcy we are blessed. The human experience makes us desire to arrive at a place where we no ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I welcome the word that will save my soul.
Today’s Scripture: Therefore, rid yourselves of everything impure and every expression of wickedness, and with a gentle spirit welcome the word planted in you that can save your souls. James 1:21 ISV This first chapter of James works me over. There are only 27 verses yet I have over 100 affirmations that draw my heart to God. Is it because of ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I work enthusiastically for the Lord.
Today’s Scripture: So, my dear brothers and sisters, be strong and immovable. Always work enthusiastically for the Lord, for you know that nothing you do for the Lord is ever useless. 1 Corinthians 15:58 NLT Working for the Lord gives me life. I came to 1 Corinthians 15 this morning to write about death and yet what I found was life. Revisiting an ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: God is a fountain of life to me.
Today’s Scripture: For with you is the fountain of life; in your light do we see light. Psalm 36:9 ESV God is truly a fountain of life. This fountain of life and joy seems to burst out towards the heavens. The second half of this verse is also real; when in God’s light we see light. I love David’s heart and here in Psalm 36 I can feel it. It is ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I am thankful the LORD is patient with me.
Today’s Scripture: The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance. 2 Peter 3:9 NIV Blew it again! Do you ever react to others, think totally impure thoughts, or do things contrary to what you know is right? Where does that come ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: By the grace of God I am what I am.
Today’s Scripture: But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace toward me was not in vain. On the contrary, I worked harder than any of them, though it was not I, but the grace of God that is with me. 1 Corinthians 15:10 ESV Why are you unworthy? Paul stated in the preceding verse “For I am the least of the apostles, unworthy to be called ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: My joy is full.
Today’s Scripture: Until now you have asked nothing in my name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be full. John 16:24 ESV God has revealed the fullness of His joy. Jesus shared with His disciples here at the last supper a joy they yet understood. Have we come to know the fullness of His joy? These chapters in John recounting the last ... Continue Reading »
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