Today’s Scripture: Is not your fear of God your confidence and the integrity of your ways your hope? Job 4:6 ESV Eliphaz was the first friend to speak to Job and try to get him to snap out of his feeling sorry for himself during his trials. Eliphaz is attempting to get Job to change his perspective. This verse reminds me today the God alone is my ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I give myself up.
Today’s Scripture: And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. Ephesians 5:2 ESV As my heart expressed gratitude and praise this morning I realized that I can only see God if I get myself out of the way. So contrary to our nature is the truth that as we give ourselves up we see God ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I turn to the LORD.
Today’s Scripture: But when one turns to the Lord, the veil is removed. 2 Corinthians 3:16 ESV We give clues to where we are turned don’t we? Just this weekend I made some ugly statements. As soon as the words came out of my mouth I knew they were wrong. I feel the regret of sounding like, well, sounding like Tom. When I turn to Tom some ugly ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: God strengthens me.
Today’s Scripture: Strengthen the weak hands, and make firm the feeble knees. Isaiah 35:3 ESV Have you ever felt weak and feeble? Do you ever have anxiety? In 35:4 Isaiah says: Say to those who have an anxious heart, “Be strong; fear not! Behold, your God will come with vengeance, with the recompense of God. He will come and save you.” Our God ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I run to Jesus and throw myself at His feet.
Today’s Scripture: And when he saw Jesus in the distance, he ran and threw himself at His feet, (Mark 5:6 Weymouth) Do you ever feel like Legion in Mark 5? I do. Do you have things in your life that keep you in bondage? I do. This Weymouth translation of Mark 5:6 states that Legion “threw himself” at Jesus’ feet. Have you ever been there? Just ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I need Christ Jesus.
Today’s Scripture: Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, Philippians 2:5 ESV When I need encouragement and comfort Jesus shows up. When I truly need the Spirit of God He reveals Himself. I realize not everyone is as needy as I am. In fact in two different conversations this weekend I realized that not everyone feels the ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: Every morning I remember God’s faithfulness.
Today’s Scripture: they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. Lamentations 3:23 ESV 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 it is ... Continue Reading »
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