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 »
Affirmation of God: I have been cleansed by the blood of Jesus.
Today’s Scripture: But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanses us from all sin. 1 John 1:7 KJV I have seen it, have you? Just as this eyewitness account given by the author of 1 John, I write to you these things so our joy may be complete. 1 John 1 is one ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I draw near to God.
Today’s Scripture: Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. James 4:8 ESV God is our only peace. God is our only hope. Why do we continue to seek peace and hope elsewhere? Will it be different this time in the false promises of the world or in the relationships of ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: God has given us grace and peace.
Today’s Scripture: May God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ give you grace and peace. Ephesians 2:1 NLT Paul knew it, we know it. We have looked in every crook and cranny only to realize God is our only source of grace and peace. Paul wrote these words in his introduction to the people of Ephesus while sitting in a Roman prison. When did you ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: When I am weak, then I am strong.
Today’s Scripture: That's why I take pleasure in my weaknesses and in the insults, hardships, persecutions, and troubles that I suffer for Christ. For when I am weak, then I am strong. 2 Corinthians 12:10 NLT If I must boast I would rather boast about the things that show how weak I am. Although these were Paul’s words in 2 Corinthians 12:30 ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ is with me.
Today’s Scripture: The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. May the grace of our Lord Jesus be with you. Romans 16:20 NLT God is Holy. God is amazing. I can NOT begin to share what God has done in me today. This will not, can not, be shared in 200 words or less. This is a story of a life saved by grace. I can not write this story. ... Continue Reading »