Today’s Scripture: Say to the forest of the Negeb, Hear the word of the LORD: Thus says the Lord GOD, Behold, I will kindle a fire in you, and it shall devour every green tree in you and every dry tree. The blazing flame shall not be quenched, and all faces from south to north shall be scorched by it. Ezekiel 20:47 ESV How do you hear God? Do you ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I have found a new heart and a new spirit.
Today’s Scripture: Put all your rebellion behind you, and find yourselves a new heart and a new spirit. For why should you die, O people of Israel? Ezekiel 18:31 NLT To find we must search, right? Most translations of this verse state to “make” yourselves a new heart and a new spirit. It takes action on our part to “make” something, doesn’t it? I ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I am praying.
Today’s Scripture: He said to them, "When you pray, say: "'Father, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come. Matthew 11:2 NIV When the disciples asked Jesus to teach them to pray, He said to them “When you pray”. Those words are odd to me. The disciples faced times of not praying just like us. We must not forget or get too distracted to pray. We ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I seek after the LORD.
Today’s Scripture: One thing have I asked of the LORD, that will I seek after: that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the LORD and to inquire in his temple. Do we seek after and pursue God? In those dark moments or our dark prayer closets at times we need to truly seek; to gaze with our hearts ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: The joy of the LORD is my strength!
Today’s Scripture: And Nehemiah continued, “Go and celebrate with a feast of choice foods and sweet drinks, and share gifts of food with people who have nothing prepared. This is a sacred day before our Lord. Don’t be dejected and sad, for the joy of the LORD is your strength!” Nehemiah 8:10 NLT Tyndale Deep resounding joy, do you have it? Do you ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I seek to know who Jesus is.
Today’s Scripture: And he was seeking to see who Jesus was, but on account of the crowd he could not, because he was small of stature. Luke 19:3 ESV O that wee little man. The mention of Zacchaeus puts that childhood song in our hearts doesn’t it? I find the scriptures’ choice of words interesting. Not only did he seek to see Jesus He sought to ... 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 »