Today’s Scripture: For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven: Ecclesiastes 3:1 ESV No matter where we are at this time may we remember that it is under heaven; under God’s domain. Some of us are in dark places. Some of us are basking in a glorious light yet wherever we are we are under God’s care. Whether we seek ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: God sent me here.
Today’s Scripture: So it was not you who sent me here, but God. He has made me a father to Pharaoh, and lord of all his house and ruler over all the land of Egypt. Genesis 45:18 ESV Can you accept that God has sent you to where you are or do you carry regrets and blame? Joseph had all reasons to find bitterness and could have spent all of his time ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I am redeemed by the LORD.
Today’s Scripture: Let the redeemed of the LORD say so, whom he has redeemed from trouble Psalm 107:2 ESV Have you ever said “I said all that to say this”? Psalm 107 is so jam packed with affirmations of God’s truths for us but I can not proceed without doing what verse two calls us to do. “Let the redeemed of the LORD say so.” I am redeemed and I ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I surrender all.
Today’s Scripture: Then Jesus told his disciples, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. Matthew 16:24 ESV The Word of God is amazing in what it says to each of us when we need to hear it. I found it interesting in revisiting this affirmation and scripture after two years that this scripture ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I give up myself to God.
Today’s Scripture: And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all he has done for you. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice--the kind he will find acceptable. This is truly the way to worship him. Romans 12:1 NLT I give up. What thoughts and feelings come to mind when you reach the point of giving ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: To Him are all things.
Today’s Scripture: For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be the glory forever. Amen. Romans 11:36 NASB How many times have we heard this scripture quoted? From Him, through Him and to Him are ALL THINGS. Today I came to realize my runaway appetite and my failure to return all things TO HIM is where I experience ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: Lord, increase my faith.
Today’s Scripture: The apostles said to the Lord, "Increase our faith!" Luke 17:5 ESV The apostles living and walking with Jesus knew they didn’t have the faith He required. We don’t either. The Good News of Jesus Christ is that He is the author and finisher of our faith and He will increase our faith if we ask. I laughed yesterday when sis Caddo ... Continue Reading »