Today’s Scripture: Luke 7:47 ESV: Therefore I tell you, her sins, which are many, are forgiven--for she loved much. But he, who is forgiven little, loves little." How much do you love Jesus? Really, how much? “I LOVE MUCH” sounds awkward but in light of this story of the woman with Jesus it makes perfect sense. Can you relate? This woman who had ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I thank Christ Jesus who has given me strength.
Today’s Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12 ESV: I thank him who has given me strength, Christ Jesus our Lord, because he judged me faithful, appointing me to his service, Christ Jesus is my only hope. Do you find strength and hope in Christ Jesus? I find strength in the mercy and patience of Jesus. Some days I only feel as if I am judged faithful to be ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I am thankful for the grace of Jesus that has overflowed for me.
Today’s Scripture: I Timothy 1:14 ESV: and the grace of our Lord overflowed for me with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus. My argument with Paul this morning went something like this: “You can not be the worst of sinners because that is me.” There is a new “chief” in town. Seriously, do you sometimes wonder why and how God loves ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: In Jesus I find the fullness of God.
Today’s Scripture: Colossians 1:19 ESV: For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell, I love Colossians 1. There are so many truths and promises of the power of God given to us. Here in these verses is the secret to a fulfilled life. The fullness of God is in Jesus and the mystery referred to in Colossians 1:27 is that Christ lives in ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: God loves me.
Today’s Scripture: Ephesians 2:4 ESV: But God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved us, Isn’t it amazing how life can make us forget to say GOD LOVES ME? Whether we are in the midst of abundant blessings or heavy loads I pray we can remember the bottom line that God loves us, me and you. Ephesians 2 is so filled with ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I live to please the Spirit.
Today’s Scripture: Galatians 6:8 NLT Those who live only to satisfy their own sinful nature will harvest decay and death from that sinful nature. But those who live to please the Spirit will harvest everlasting life from the Spirit. Does the Spirit of God sometimes blow you away? Do you believe God knows your tomorrow? I was first introduced to ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: My heart is full of God.
Today’s Scripture: Matthew 12:34 NIV: You brood of vipers, how can you who are evil say anything good? For the mouth speaks what the heart is full of. Once again an odd verse for us to affirm what we desire. We are told in this twelfth chapter of Matthew that what is abundant in our heart is what we will speak. Don’t you want your heart to be ... Continue Reading »
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