Today’s Scripture: The king's heart is in the hand of the LORD; he directs it like a watercourse wherever he pleases. Proverbs 21:1 NIV Does the LORD direct and examine your heart? I know He does mine. I prove daily that my only hope in walking in the way of life is through Him. Yes, He weighs my heart and destroys my “self” confidence. As I ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I am alive with a new heart and a new spirit.
Today’s Scripture: Cast away from you all the transgressions that you have committed, and make yourselves a new heart and a new spirit! Why will you die, O house of Israel? Ezekiel 18:31 ESV Unloading guilt, sins and habits that weigh us down gives us new life! Just cast these transgressions away! Let go and come alive with a new heart and a new ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I worship God well.
Today’s Scripture: And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and the same man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Ghost was upon him. Luke 2:25 KJV Some scholars say the words describing Simeon here in the original texts were: one who worships God well. When you meet God, don’t you ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: My spirit rejoices in God my Savior.
Today’s Scripture: and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, Luke 1:47 ESV Man, I feel like a woman! This Shania Twain song popped into my head as I have been mesmerized by the first chapter of Luke. Can you personally feel what Mary and Elizabeth felt as God and the Holy Spirit worked His miracles in them? I apologize but I can not contain this ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I trust in the LORD with all my heart.
Today’s Scripture: Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. Proverbs 3:5 ESV Who else, besides the LORD can we trust? How has trusting in yourself or others worked out for you? Since I know I can not trust myself I know I must place all of my trust in the LORD. The second part of Proverbs 3:5 is tough ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I follow the Spirit's leading.
Today’s Scripture:Since we are living by the Spirit, let us follow the Spirit's leading in every part of our lives. Galatians 5:25 New Living Translation “God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts,” Galatians 4:6ESV. The power of the Holy Spirit is in our hearts! Unimaginable power is in each of us. God has also given us the personal ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: Wherever I go I will find the LORD if I search for Him with all my heart and all my soul.
Today’s Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:29 NIV But if from there you seek the LORD your God, you will find him if you look for him with all your heart and with all your soul. This affirmation is taken from Moses’ promise to those entering the Promised Land that when they get “there” they will find the LORD if they search for Him with all of their hearts ... Continue Reading »